Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to check your motor is in top shape for the months ahead. In fact, searches for ‘car maintenance and repair near me’ have increased by 90% over the last three months, showing more drivers are taking car care seriously. To help drivers give their car some TLC, the experts at Vertu Motors have shared … [Read more...]
Get full marks for your half-term getaway
With half-term just around the corner, many Brits are likely planning road trips and getaways to explore exciting destinations with their family, but sadly many will spend time broken down at the roadside after failing to make some essential checks before setting off. While these adventures offer the excitement of discovering new places, long journeys come … [Read more...]
Motorists failing basic checks face big bills
Owning a car comes with the responsibility of upkeep, but many drivers don’t know how to properly maintain their car. Uswitch car insurance recently conducted research to investigate what car maintenance checks drivers lack knowledge on the importance of, possibly neglecting essential upkeep. The survey also digs into where drivers seek advice on looking … [Read more...]
Use your car less and drive up bills and trouble
Cutting down on your car use and mileage might be a false economy in the long run, according to Vertu Motors. Cars provide convenience and freedom to motorists, but, with the current pinch on the cost of living, many Brits may be looking to cut down their mileage to save money. However, the experts at Vertu Motors have warned that car owners still need to … [Read more...]
New Vauxhall Astra orders open this autumn
The forthcoming eighth generation Vauxhall Astra will be available with petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains when they get into dealerships early next year and a fully electric model will arrive in 2023. A Sport Tourer will go on sale in about 12 months time as Vauxhall ramp up their offensive and work towards a fully electric line up … [Read more...]
Volkswagen transform EV business
Northvolt has won an order worth more than $14 billion over 10 years from Volkswagen, which increases its stake in the Swedish lithium-ion battery maker. Northvolt will sell its share in joint-venture Northvolt Zwei in Salzgitter to the world’s No. 2 carmaker, which becomes the German gigafactory’s single owner. Volkswagen entered into a partnership with … [Read more...]
Welsh dealer’s lockdown-leave advice
With the UK back to the instruction of ‘essential trips only’, cars across the country are stuck on driveways and in garages. To make sure your car is in working condition when the time comes for you to get back on the road, a Anglesey car retailer is offering some easy tips for local residents. Neil Williams, Retailer Principal at Tyn Lon Garage Limited … [Read more...]
Lockdown checklist for motorists
With the Christmas break looming as well as more irregular and varying lockdowns being imposed, it's important motorists keep their cars in working order, get them MoT tested if appropriate and fit to hit the road when the restrictions end. Helpfully, here are Green Flag's top tips for keeping a car healthy through winter and lockdowns: Look after … [Read more...]
Safety checks remain vital despite MoT extension
Following the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s decision to issue a six-month exemption period for MOTs that expire after 30 March, insurethebox is helping its customers make sure their vehicles remain safe during this time. While the government has allowed garages to remain open, social distancing advises against such appointments. As a result, … [Read more...]
More are plugging into thoughts of EVs
Two in five drivers (39%) are considering an electric vehicle as their next purchase, an increase of 7.5m drivers in the past two years, according to the new Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. While sales figures remain in the low thousands each month, data from dealers, drivers, and online trends suggest a surge in … [Read more...]
