Newly released data from scrap price comparison service Scrap Car Comparison has revealed the makes and models of car that hit the scrap heap most frequently in 2024, based on the provider’s internal data from the last 12 months. Scrap Car Comparison’s data has revealed the Ford Focus as the UK’s most scrapped car model for 2024, for the eighth consecutive year. With the Focus topping the … [Read more...]
55,000 Zafira owners have ignored fire recalls
Owners of about 55,000 Vauxhall Zafira models have ignored company warnings to have their cars checked for possible fires hazard, politicians have been told. Now, Vauxhall is calling for the establishment of a national vehicle fire database to quickly gather information on reported fires and trace likely vehicles for recalls. Speaking to the Transport Select Committee, Vauxhall … [Read more...]
New Mokka and Zafira models coming this year
Vauxhall is intensifying its attack on the family mpv sector with changes to its best sellers. The new Mokka X will be in showrooms from October this year, priced from £17,590 on-the-road. The new SUV looks to build on the success of its predecessor, providing a wide range of variants across the Design Nav, Active, Elite and Elite Nav trims. A number of petrol and diesel engines will be … [Read more...]
New cars news
The Fourth generation Mégane is available to order and will be in showrooms from July. Six trim levels across a 25-strong version line-up feature unique-in-class technologies such as 4Control four-wheel-steering and 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen infotainment system. There are two dCi and two TCe engines with manual & EDC transmissions and CO2 emissions rise … [Read more...]
Second recall for Zafiras over fire worries
Almost 235,000 Vauxhall Zafira B models are being recalled for second safety checks to prevent fires starting in the fascia. Examination of 2005-2014 models which have burned has shown a motor blower resistor and fuse could overheat and set fire to surrounding plastic fittings if an earlier fault was found and the unit repaired rather than replaced. The work involves replacing the resistor, … [Read more...]
