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Look out for stolen V5s(19/05/2009)
HPI warns dealers not fall victim to the threat involving stolen or forged V5s related to the new scrappage scheme. Whilst the scheme aims to revive the new car market and remove older, less eco-friendly cars from the road, it is likely to attract opportunistic criminals as well as the legitimate car buyers. HPI urges dealers to remain vigilant when it comes to checking vehicle documents. “In a bid to make the most of the scrappage scheme to s... [more]
Drivers will be able to renew the photograph on their driving licence at Post Offices(14/04/2009)
Motorists will be able to apply to renew the photograph on their driving licence at Post Offices across the country after a new deal was agreed between the DVLA and the Post Office Ltd. The new service will make it easier and more convenient for drivers to renew the photograph on their photocard driving licence, which they must do every ten years. The one-stop facility, which will be available at 750 Post Offices around the country, will allow... [more]
Converting your current car to run on LPG doesn't need to be a lengthy or costly process(25/09/2008)
According to Autogas, converting your current car to run on LPG needn't be a lengthy or costly process and can offer both cost-saving and environmental benefits. Autogas National Marketing Coordinator, Chris Taylor, says many motorists consider the LPG conversion process to be complicated and expensive. The reality however is quite different. "LPG is by far the most widely available alternative fuel available in the UK, although it is surpr... [more]
1 million illegally scrapped cars are dangerous for the environment(12/05/2008)
Despite End of Life Vehicle Regulations which came in to force in 2003, requiring cars to be properly de-polluted and recycled at licensed Authorised Treatment Facilities, it is estimated that more than a million scrap cars a year could be reaching landfill complete with harmful oils, tyres and with airbags intact. Government figures reveal just 900,000 Certificates of Destruction (CoDs) and Notices of Destruction (NoDs) were issued in 2006. ... [more]
Renault responds to reports of Clio II bonnets opening whilst the car is being driven(06/03/2008)
Renault has taken several measures to respond to reports of Clio II bonnets opening whilst the car is being driven, which includes the letter sent to all 565,000 owners last year. Renault has investigated the cause of these incidents and worked with all the relevant authorities. No design or construction defect has been found. The bonnet catch mechanism of the Clio II is safe, reliable and fit for purpose providing the vehicle is maintained co... [more]
London is the most common place for fines(27/02/2008)
Speeding is by far the most common driving offence committed by company car drivers, new figures from GE Capital Solutions, Fleet Services indicate. Analysis of the company’s 55,000-vehicle fleet shows that 41 per cent of the fines it has recorded on behalf of drivers in the last 12 months were for speeding. Other common offences such as congestion charge avoidance and parking fines add up to only around half of the same level. The complet... [more]
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