Car making rose 1.2pc in January in the UK, but exports fell nearly 4pc. Strong domestic demand took up a 26pc rise but their sales rise was dented by falling orders from abroad. However, exported cars still accounted for nearly 80pc of production. Gaydon Heritage Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire , CV35 0BJ is holding the second annual Niche Vehicle Symposium on Tuesday 19 March. The event will … [Read more...]
Retail
The garage in your pocket
What's in my Garage? is a new iPhone app for iPhone/iPad/iPod that will help you keep your garage organised. You can record everything you've stored, boxed or just left on the shelf. Now you can know where you put it, see what it looks like and assign it to a list. See at a glance what needs using up, throwing away or selling on eBay. Organise all those tools, spare parts and bits and pieces … [Read more...]
Warm up to winter worries
Drivers are being encouraged to check whether their car is ready for winter. Journeys will take longer so set out sooner and be prepared to be delayed. RoSPA’s says: Check your lights are clean and working Keep the windscreen and windows clean and the washer bottle filled with screenwash which may be a stronger concentration during below-freezing temperatures. Items to carry in the car … [Read more...]
Seasonal satnav will ease your journey
Driving to the in-laws on Boxing Day? Get there stress-free with a new sat nav! The TomTom VIA 130 (£129.99 from Halfords) has a "Speak & Go" function so you can control it with your voice – just say an address or 'take me home' and it plans the route straight away. Bluetooth enables you to make and answer calls safely whilst driving, and advance lane guidance gives clear directions when … [Read more...]
Clip on speakerphone for safer mobile calls
The Crystal Bluetooth in-car speakerphone, ensures drivers can make important calls safely while on the road, while offering Crystal clear sound quality. Available in discreet black and offering a sleek design, Crystal features automatic pairing and multi-point technology connecting up to two phones simultaneously. It will provide up to 20 hours of hands-free talk time (40 days of stand-by) … [Read more...]
New range of winter wheels and tyres
Winter tyres are becoming increasingly popular for those who wish to keep moving during the dreary, icy and snowy months to come. Irritatingly, often the process of swapping over your summer tyres while keeping your original wheels is long-winded, time consuming and unnecessary, plus steels are a bit dull aren't they? Wheels n Things have found a solution to this problem, and for winter … [Read more...]
Motorists have blown £55 Million on dodgy cars, says Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice is warning consumers to be on the lookout for problem motors after dodgy used cars bought from independent dealers topped the list of the ten most complained about consumer issues between April and June of this year. There were over 12,000 complaints about second hand cars bought from independent dealers - 8 per cent of all cases the Citizens Advice consumer service dealt with … [Read more...]
Bits & pieces
A comprehensive set of ten product improvements has led to the creation of Falken’s new Eurowinter HS449 winter tyre. The HS449, its name signifying the ten developments over the previous HS439, incorporates tread, compound and construction changes to improve wet braking, stability and noise. Performance specialists Revolution Motorstore has launched their new website and e-Shop after 12 … [Read more...]
Romance is alive and well on the open road
One in ten male motorists admit they bought their car in the hope that it would make them more attractive, according to a new study. And a quarter of men told researchers, on behalf of car care expert Turtle Wax, that they loved the attention they get from members of the opposite sex when they are behind the wheel. Meanwhile, four out of ten male drivers believe the most romantic gift a woman … [Read more...]
Save money and fuel with a summer spruce up of your system
The mantra of engine care guru STP, focused on maximising engine and fuel efficiency, takes on a new dimension with the launch of the latest generation Complete Fuel System Cleaner. The most advanced fuel Before and after STP treatment of fuel injector additive available is stronger, better and more efficient than its predecessor and is specially formulated to clean the entire fuel system, with … [Read more...]