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Research by TRACKER has shown that, in 2012, the BMW X5 is the most frequently stolen car in the UK. The Land Rover Vogue and Sport are the second most stolen and recovered vehicles. This is a shift from 2011, when Land Rover was in seventh position on the most stolen chart. The BMW M3 […]
Research from the team behind the AA Car Data Check reveals that 20%* of used car buyers would pay three quarters of the value of a car in cash to secure a potential dream purchase. Why should you not do that? Simple. Cash is a ‘gift’ for scammers who could then be keen to vanish […]
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has produced some top tips to make sure that you make the most of your car rental experience – whether it is the Cotswalds or the Canarys! Here are the BVRLA’s simple steps to enjoy hassle-free car hire. 1. Beware of bogus car rental companies. Consumers have been caught out […]
According to analysis by MoneySupermarket, drivers of the Japanese brand Subaru are the least likely to make a claim for an ‘at fault’ accident on their car insurance. The UK’s number one comparison site analysed over 13 million car insurance quotes run on the site over 12 months, and of the nation’s top 35 favourite […]
Many motorists will often put off tyre repairs to save on costs. But it is actually cheaper to replace worn or damaged tyres where necessary, rather than waiting to face a burst tyre and having to be towed off the motorway. As part of their Motorway Month campaign, the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) offers advice […]
One thing you can’t argue with is sales success and the Ford Fiesta has had just that. The four millionth Ford Fiesta has recently been sold in the UK! Worldwide, more than seventeen million Fiestas are out there – what a result for the famous blue oval. The four millionth car was recently sold to […]
This is the all new Renault Twizy Cargo. The question is though, is a genuine, viable commercial vehicle? It is a single seat electric vehicle priced at £6,241.67 excluding VAT (£7,795 VAT included – as a car-derived van, it can simply be reclaimed). The model swaps the rear seat (standard on the normal car) for […]
The services currently provided by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA) will be brought together into a single agency. Services will be delivered from 2014 by a single agency. Stephen Hammond said: “We need to make sure that we continue to keep pace with customers’ needs and deliver services […]
If you are looking to get into the motor industry, especially with the hands on field of engineering, you may want to consider a higher apprenticeship with Ford. A Ford Higher Apprenticeship in Product Development Engineering includes a degree-level qualification, and offers high-quality training in a range of engineering skills. It provides the opportunity to […]
The driving public – including under-25s – has spoken out in favour of a minimum learning to drive period to tackle young driver crashes, as is currently being considered by government. A survey by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line out today reveals 84% of drivers agree we need a minimum learning period, while even 69% […]