Two new diesel engines have been added to the Mercedes-Benz A-Class range: the A 200 d Sport £28,805 and the A 220 d AMG Line £30,005. The clean and efficient OM654q engines have been tested to new RDE-2 standards, making Mercedes-Benz among the first to offer RDE-2-compliant diesel engines in the UK and they will also feature in the new … [Read more...]
Survey shows satisfaction with servicing
Brits are becoming happier with their garages and service centres. That’s the conclusion of a trade body which annually asks motorists about their experiences.The survey of 1,000 car owners by The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, has revealed that consumers have an increasingly favourable perception of the vehicle service and … [Read more...]
Motorists’ lethal ignorance of EVs exposed
Motorists have a potentially lethal ignorance about the servicing and maintenance of electric vehicles. A survey for the Institute of the Motor Industry revealed a widespread lack of awareness about the benefits and risks of electric motoring. Some 82% of drivers said they feel they don’t know enough about electric vehicles to wave goodbye to their … [Read more...]
Crack on with Easter getaway plans
The Motor Ombudsman has a six-point checklist for vehicles and travel this Easter. Having a car that is roadworthy and a journey well planned will help avoid any unforeseen delays during this year’s first long weekend. Every fluid and lubricant is critical to components being able to operate efficiently, such as the brakes, engine and air conditioning, … [Read more...]
Motorists will pay more for trusted work
A significant number of British drivers are happy to pay more to use a trusted garage than get work done cheaper elsewhere, according to the AA Garage Guide. Research shows that over a third (37%) of motorists would rather pay more to use a garage they trust than find a cheaper option, while 23% of drivers claim they would go out of their way to visit an … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 December
Part of the Heads of the Valleys road in south-east Wales will be closed in both directions this weekend as work continues on a £800m A465 upgrade. The five-mile stretch between Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, and Gilwern, Monmouthshire shut at 20:30 on Friday and reopens on Monday at 06:00. Electric cars will begin rolling out of the former Saab plant in … [Read more...]
Lifting the bonnet is a mystery to some motorists
Many British drivers cannot carry out basic vehicle safety checks despite the fact that a number of these are required to pass the current driving test. Research by AA Garage Guide, the AA’s MOT, repairs and car servicing garage finder, reveals that 1.3 million drivers aren’t even sure how to open the car bonnet. As winter approaches roads become … [Read more...]
Plan for winter now and stay safer
As the clocks went back today, mornings get frostier and we dig our winter coats out of the back of our wardrobes, driving conditions can get more dangerous and unpredictable. With 55% of car-owning Brits not knowing how to use their brakes in wet, icy or snowy weather, Euro Car Parts has some essential preparation tips before you take to the roads. … [Read more...]
Motorists content to pay more at trusted garage
British drivers are happy to pay more when getting their car serviced at a garage they deem trustworthy, according to new research by AA Garage Guide, the AA’s MOT, repairs and car servicing garage finder. The research revealed that a quarter (26%) of drivers paid more to visit a garage they trusted when they last serviced their car, while 22% went out … [Read more...]
Brits spend most on their cars
British cars are among the best maintained in the world, with UK motorists spending a collective £21.1 billion a year on servicing and repair. That’s according to a new report – the first official industry analysis of the UK automotive aftermarket – published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The report, The Importance of the … [Read more...]
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