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...]
Retail
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...]
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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Shield protects and gives money-back guarantee
Fifty years since a US polymer chemist, Joe Palcher, pioneered Armor All Protectant – still today the world’s biggest-selling car appearance product - the car care guru continues to blaze an innovative trail with the launch of Shield, a revolutionary new automotive paint care product. Even better than a wax, the advanced, patented formula of Shield forms … [Read more...]
TomTom upgrade services for users
A major software update brings a whole range of new features to TomTom LIVE Services customers. Drivers can access Expedia and Trip Advisor, share their destination on Twitter, and enjoy many other enhanced features.These services were previously available only on the latest GO LIVE 1005 models. With TomTom Search & Go, drivers can pick a hotel with … [Read more...]
