Exide’s new Premium battery will recharge up to 1.5 times faster. The performance gains come from new Carbon Boost technology, a key breakthrough from Exide’s renowned R&D facility. Carbon Boost was first developed for Exide’s Start-Stop AGM and EFB batteries, based on years of intense research and experimentation. The unique carbon additives lead … [Read more...]
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Dangers & benefits of technology not appreciated by drivers
Fleets and drivers have shown contrasting views towards telephones and technology in modern vehicles. Drivers are underplaying the dangers of chatting on a mobile while driving, according to Warrantywise's latest survey. Only 9% saw chatting on a phone as dangerous while driving and viewed the most serious offence was drunk driving with 67% of … [Read more...]
The DIY driver is making a u-turn to cut costs
British Car Auctions says cash-strapped motorists have been rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty with basic car maintenance jobs, rather than going to a garage or mechanic. “Earlier generations of motorists would have had no qualms about getting their head under the bonnet and dealing with basic car maintenance themselves” explained Tim … [Read more...]
Welsh garages success in users poll
Motor Codes, the Trading Standards-approved garage scheme, has revealed the UK’s 20 most trusted garages, as nominated by customers of its 8,000-strong garage network. The garages which made the shortlist – people’s favourite 10 main dealers and 10 independent garages – topped their regions following a month-long competition that generated more than … [Read more...]
Wales’s best garages named
Broad Street Motors Abersychan and FRF Motors Bridgend are the best garages in Wales, according to their users. The independent dealer and repairer and franchised businesses have won the Wales area award in the national Motor Codes survey. FRF Toyota said, “Our Fixed Price Servicing and Fixed Price Repair Programmes, provide transparent and competitive … [Read more...]
Baby mirror reflects success
The Diono Easy View Mirror which allows parents to view their babies when they are in the recommended rear facing car seat, is the best-selling car accessory overall, according to NPD stats which list the top 20 selling products. The £15 Diono Easy View enables you to see your baby and see the road. The back seat mirror rotates 360 degrees and pivots … [Read more...]
Vote for your good garage
Motor Codes, the Trading Standards-approved garage network, has opened its Garage of the Year. The car industry watchdog has been gathering online reviews from customers of its 8,000 Trading Standards-approved garages at a rate of 10,000 per month and the results paint a positive picture for car owners. About 95% of Motor Codes customers would … [Read more...]
Trading Standards approve new garage warranty code
Motor Codes has increased the support for car owners with the Trading Standards Institute approving its Vehicle Warranty Products Code. Motor Codes already runs approved codes relating to new cars and car servicing and is a partner of Citizens Advice, last year securing over £400,000 in refunds for callers to its advice line. The move paves the way … [Read more...]
TomTom navigation will guide you further
TomTom is making its real-time traffic information available to more drivers with the launch of the TomTom GO 40, 50 and 60. All new TomTom GO devices now offer Lifetime TomTom Traffic, helping drivers to get to their destinations faster, every day. TomTom GO devices combine real-time traffic information with routing technology to always offer … [Read more...]
Luxury cars lead when it comes to expensive repairs due to electronics
Increasingly complex electronics are making cars more prone to expensive breakdowns, according to automotive specialist, Warranty Direct. Electrical faults have increased by two thirds (66%) over the last five years, according to the firm’s unique Reliability Index (www.reliabilityindex.com) and analysis of cars aged over three years. Electrical faults … [Read more...]
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