With Spring just around the corner, it will soon be time for all those Convertibles to take to the roads. And to help prepare your car for the season ahead, Saab Parts UK is pleased to announce a Spring Service Offer for all Saabs, including a free MoT in March, for £299. Available exclusively at Authorised Saab Service Centres and using trained … [Read more...]
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Take a new direction and save money with latest technology
With fuel costs escalating all the time, you could go in a new direction and save money, with the TomTom Go Live 800 series. These latest generation compact navigation accessories use the latest mapping and guidance technology to give real time dynamic routes. The fact that a number of car manufacturers endorse the TomTom systems is a good recommendation, … [Read more...]
Newslines
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
