Motor Codes, the consumer arm of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, has been appointed one of the automotive sector’s first Alternative Dispute Resolution providers. Under new legislation, the organisation will work with automotive companies to help improve consumer confidence by resolving any disputes swiftly and reducing the number of … [Read more...]
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Welsh garage charges amongst lowest in UK
Average hourly labour rates for car repairs vary by as much as 220 per cent across Britain. Using data supplied by used car warranty provider Warrantywise, leading weekly car magazine Auto Express has revealed average rates reach a peak of £141 per hour in Twickenham, south-west London, compared to the cheapest average rate of £44 per hour in Kirkwall, … [Read more...]
Car dealers’ failures fuel lack of trust among buyers
More than a third of motorists who have bought a used-car would under no circumstances use the same dealer again. A study into the car-buying habits of 1,500 motorists carried out by the RAC also found 40% of people said they have had a problem with a vehicle bought from a used car dealer and almost a third (29%) said the dealer did not do at all well in … [Read more...]
UK’s top garages to be crowned in June
Owners who’ve enjoyed top-class service from their local garage are being urged to go online to enter them for a national competition that celebrates the country’s best garages. Top performing garages from across each UK regions will be shortlisted for the nationwide Garage of the Year competition which will be awarded in June to the UK’s best car service … [Read more...]
Multi-purpose gift for motorists will get you going and talking
A pocket sized power-pack capable of starting a car with a flat battery is one of the more useful gadgets on sale in time for Christmas. The fact it can also be used to charge mobile phones and works off mains and 12v systems makes it an ideal multi-purpose gift. Cobra Electronics Corporation, a leading designer and marketer of award-winning … [Read more...]
Welsh enthusiast launches definitive book on historic Mercedes-Benz
Mark Cosovich has been "busting his knuckles" on Mercedes-Benz W123 series cars, repairing and restoring these cars like new for nearly 30 years. Mark has written a comprehensive book on the W123 with Martin Buckley. The film explains why these cars are worth a book and adds weight to their claim that the W123 series are indeed the finest saloon cars of … [Read more...]
Subaru VIZIV coming to a screen near you
The “SUBARU VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo” is due to be released on Gran Turismo®6, available exclusively on PlayStation®3. This stunning prototype sportscar boasts the most aggressive vehicle specifications in Subaru history. Leading designers and manufacturers have embraced the project and provided a glimpse into the future of car design through … [Read more...]
Physical locks to beat future thieves
Tech savvy car thieves now have the ability to clone electronic car keys in seconds, as well as being able to access vehicles with keyless entry easier than ever before. As a result the trusty steering lock has witnessed a renaissance amongst the nation’s car owners. The time that it takes to remove or break a steering lock is deterrent enough for most … [Read more...]
Exide’s power charge will boost efficiency
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...]
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...]
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