Car repairs and servicing news articles 
Hungry squirrel crams vehicle's air intake system full of peanuts
When John Gold, 59, took his 03-plate Vauxhall Astra into his local Bosch Car Service garage in Warwick, he was not prepared for what he was told. When mechanics opened the bonnet of Mr. Gold’s car to fix a leaking radiator, they were quick to discover that the vehicle’s air intake system was completely crammed full of peanuts. The hungry squirrel almost destroyed a man’s £5,000 car after deciding it was a suitable place to store hundreds of n... [more]
Changing your driving habits could save you hundreds of pounds every year
Eco-driving minimises the use of both brakes and accelerator, so driving is more smooth and less energy is wasted. However, a poll carried out in January 2011 by Staysure found that 38 per cent of over 50s had never even heard of ecodriving let alone put it into practice on the road. As oil prices reach a 2.5 year high, motoring Brits are being hit hard in the pocket, so it's surprising that almost half do not practice ecodriving, and are missing... [more]
Motorists cut costs with on-the-spot car body repairers
New research from Which? Money has found that by increasing the excess of one particular insurer by £200, it actually increased the premium by 8%. In total, the average price of comprehensive car insurance policies has risen by nearly 40% in a year. Which? chief executive, Peter Vicary-Smith said: “Common sense would suggest that if you increase your excess, you’d pay less for your policy, but we were surprised to find that some policies actu... [more]
Tyre and wheel misalignment is costing UK motorists millions in additional fuel costs alone
Following another harsh winter, misalignment is more likely to develop owing to the increased numbers of potholes created by freezing temperatures and the likelihood of vehicles bumping into curbs due to the slippery road surfaces. The impact resulting from these ‘bumps’ can knock wheels out of alignment, even damaging suspension components if severe, no matter how old or new the vehicle may be. If a motorist continues to drive the vehicle wi... [more]
MOT test exemption for pre-war cars
The requirement to have an annual MOT test for pre-war cars may be scrapped following a meeting between Transport Minister Mike Penning and members of the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group, of which Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is President. The meeting took place at the Palace of Westminster between Lord Montagu, Conservative MP for East Yorkshire Greg Knight, who is the Parliamentary group chairman and Transport Minister Mike Penn... [more]
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Don’t overspend on car repairs
High prices and improper repairs are the main reasons car owners become dissatisfied with auto repair shops, according to the Consumer Reports Annual Auto Survey. But what if your bad experience is your own fault?
Caution for car dealers over wording of fixed service adverts
Car dealers are urged to take care in wording adverts for fixed price servicing after Toyota GB was criticised by the advertising watchdog.
2001 Rover - Austin 45 Reviews - Page 2 of 2
Rear driver side door central locking stuck on locked, seemed to fix itself after a week :D. This car has not had anything apart from that go wrong in the 10 months I have owned it.
Less is More with the New Ford Focus Eco Boost at Hendy Ford
Visit a Hendy Ford dealership today to experience the extraordinary Ford Focus Eco Boost 1.0(PRWEB UK) 1 May 2012 Hendy Ford is delighted to announce that the new Ford Focus 1.0 litre EcoBoost is now available to test drive at all of Hendy’s Ford locations. There is no petrol-engined rival that can match this car for emissions or fuel consumption – no wonder many customers are swapping the Focus ...
The Leading Business Weekly
CAR servicing is a fundamental part of looking after your vehicle. A service will not only help your car run at its best, it will also make your vehicle more efficient, thus saving you money.
Confused.com Reveals That First-time Drivers Prefer Smaller Cars
CARDIFF, Wales, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Confused.com has announced that, according to its recent survey, first-time buyers are becoming more savvy to the cost of cars; looking at the full cost of ...
1999 Ferrari 456 M GTA from Italy - Comments
It is a great forum. I have learnt so much and almost decide to purchase one of two 456 I have been checking on. One has only 11,450 miles, a 1997 model, and another one has 45,000. I read that low mileage does not mean better. It is really good to know.
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Railway Association of Canada Honours Central Manitoba Railway with Marketing Award for Innovative Bio-Diesel Solution
OTTAWA , May 17, 2012 /CNW/ - The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today announced that Central Manitoba Railway (CEMR) has been chosen as the winner of its 2012 Marketing Award. The RAC Marketing award ...
LocalHood.ca Opens Door for Local Industrial Overhead Door Contractors
LocalHood.ca, has opened up its B2B listing categories for commercial and industrial overhead door companies. The first to join the directory is Mississauga, Ontario based Dependable Overhead Door Service of Bramalea Ltd. who have been servicing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) including the cities of Mississauga, Brampton, Whitby and Oshawa since 1980.Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) May 10, 2012 ...
