The search for the UK’s best young automotive technicians has entered its final phase with the announcement of the finalists in the Institute of the Motor Industry’s SkillAuto competition, who will compete for gold at the UK Skills Show in November. Six Autopaint and Autotech and seven Autobody competitors will advance to the final at the Birmingham … [Read more...]
Retail
Welsh top car restorer heads for Goodwood Festival this week
A Welsh car enthusiast and businessman is turning back the clock at this week’s international Goodwood Festival of Speed. While a lot of attention will be focused on the rare and rapid cars at Goodwood and climbing its famous hill against the clock in the Moving Motor Show, for Mark Cosovich it is an opportunity to show his skills in restoration and the … [Read more...]
Garages urged to help cut allergies and boost business
According to the NHS, 20% of the population is affected by hay fever during the spring and summer period. This year in particular it has been one of the worst for many years. One way of helping hay fever suffers when they are driving or in a car, says Andrew Page Limited incorporating Camberley Auto Factors (CAF), is to ensure that the cabin filter, now … [Read more...]
40 Welsh garages now win UK government approval
A new Government-backed car MOT and Service business was launched online this week with nearly 40 approved in Wales Approved Garages has over 350 industry approved garages throughout England, Scotland and Wales, with more garages joining every day. The simple online service allows customers to quickly find their nearest reputable garage for all their … [Read more...]
Welsh motorists nominate their favourite garages
Two Welsh garages are in Britain's top 20. Toyota World Bridgend has been voted best franchised garage and the independent honour has gone to A1 Motorcare of Rumney, Cardiff, after customers rated them the best in Wales. Motor Codes, the operator of government-backed codes of practice for the motor industry, has revealed the 20 most trusted garages in the … [Read more...]
The Voice takes centre stage in communications
SuperTooth, a leading manufacturer of portable audio accessories, today announces the availability in the UK of an all-new Bluetooth in car speakerphone, the HD-VOICE. The multi-languages speakerphone HD-VOICE is a multi-languages Bluetooth in car speakerphone. User-friendliness is at its maximum with HD-VOICE as it is equipped with voice features … [Read more...]
Saab Convertible parts now readily available
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...]
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...]
