News & Information

Brussels breaks car dealers’ grip on parts 7th June 2010

The deals on spare parts and warranty repairs that bind franchised dealers and car manufacturers are to be broken up. From June 1 2010 new laws mean that car manufacturers will no longer be able to refuse to supply independent repair shops with technical information or spare... Read more...

MOT blowouts 20th April 2010

The main causes for a vehicle to fail an MOT in the UK are wiper blades smearing the screen, blown driving lamp bulbs and worn tyres. Check before you book it in and save yourself the hassle of a retest. Read more...

Speed Bumps = Damaged Tyres 20th April 2010

Some speed bumps increase the wear to the inner edges of the tyres (the type of bump that does not stretch across the whole lane). Speed bumps also increase the chances of the tracking of the vehicle being disturbed. If the tracking has been disturbed then one (possibly more... Read more...

Slow and steady saves the fuel 18th July 2010

One of the best ways to improve your fuel economy is to change the way you drive. Speeding, accelerating and braking hard can deplete efficiency by 33 percent, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). How come? Well when you stop, start or accelerate, your car... Read more...

The Junk in Your Trunk 14th July 2010

Your car burns fuel for energy. Its food for the engine, which in turn is what makes the car run. The more work the car has to do, the more energy it needs. No matter what kind of car you drive, eliminating unnecessary weight can go a long way toward increasing your car's... Read more...

News & Information

Brussels breaks car dealers’ grip on parts

The deals on spare parts and warranty repairs that bind franchised dealers and car manufacturers are to be broken up. From June 1 2010 new laws mean...

Slow and steady saves the fuel

One of the best ways to improve your fuel economy is to change the way you drive. Speeding, accelerating and braking hard can deplete efficiency by 33...

The Junk in Your Trunk

Your car burns fuel for energy. Its food for the engine, which in turn is what makes the car run. The more work the car has to do, the more energy...