Most owners of new and used cars choose not to work on their own vehicles, we generally instruct a motor trade garage or dealer to perform repairs, replacements, and servicing on our behalf. However, it is possible to carry out many routine maintenance tasks at home, like oil changes for example, although you may need to invest in some tools and materials to do so. more info…
The ‘All-Party Parliamentary Group for British Bioethanol’ (APPGBB) have launched a UK campaign for the introduction of E10 fuel, this is a grade of fuel consisting of 90% petrol and 10% ethanol. more info…
With more and more electrically powered new and used cars on our roads every year, there are concerns that the UK charging infrastructure is not keeping up with demand; potentially putting drivers at risk. more info…
New proposals announced by the Government could lead to much stiffer penalties for motorists who leave their engines running when they are parked by the side of the road. more info…
Anyone driving a vehicle with a roaring exhaust could soon find themselves in trouble, as the government are now testing acoustic cameras. In this article, we look at how this new technology works, what vehicle noise laws are currently in place, and how it will affect the motor trade? more info…
If thinking about the state of the environment gets you so stressed that you want to run yourself a bubble bath and light a scented candle, well, you might just want to think twice about that. The bubble bath is fine, but the candle could be bringing air pollution into your home at triple the level (up to 99 micrograms per cubic metre) than you might experience standing at a busy roadside in London (21µg/m3). more info…
Keyless vehicle entry systems are now common, so many of the new and used cars on your local dealer’s forecourt are likely to feature them. However, while being able to lock and start your car electronically is convenient, nobody but you should be able to access your vehicle with ease. more info…
The motor trade offers a huge range of car tyres covering every requirement and budget. There are tyres designed for performance, fuel economy or off-road handling abilities. So choosing the right tyre can be a confusing business. more info…
In a devastating blow to the economy of South Wales, Ford has announced that its Bridgend plant will close in September 2020 with the loss of over 1,700 jobs. The company has operated its successful plant in the region since 1978, and currently employs almost 2,000 people on an average salary of around £45,000. more info…
In September 2018 the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) was introduced as a new, and potentially more accurate, way to test new cars for their emissions and fuel economy. The procedure is much more stringent than the system it replaced, the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), a lab-based testing system which often produced inflated fuel economy figures and incorrect emission results. more info…
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