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Road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, GEM, is today encouraging motorists across the UK to get into gear and make sure their car is fully ready and road-worthy for 2013. To help drivers start as they mean to go on, GEM has created a list of resolutions to apply to their cars as the […]
Continuing to develop its winter driving campaign after a week of severe weather across the UK, road safety organisation and breakdown cover company GEM Motoring Assist launches its winter driving eBook to provide yet another useful resource for motorists. Offering all the advice drivers need to stay safe on the roads this Christmas, the eBook […]
Here’s the latest news from GEM Motoring Assist from a poll which suggests a lot of us out there are rather upset at the terrible condition of UK roads: GEM’s latest poll reveals that 87% of UK drivers agree that not enough maintenance work or regular inspections are carried out across the country’s roads. What’s […]
As the weather worsens along with the economic pinch, many are avoiding some routine maintenance on their cars – however this is at the detriment of not only the vehicle but general road safety as well. As GEM highlights, it is imperative we keep up our good habits, especially when the weather turns nasty… According […]
Across the nationwide dealer network, Subaru is offering a free winter check that includes a top up of essential fluids. Recent research from the AA suggests that 80% of roadside breakdowns could be avoided if fluid levels were checked and topped-up regularly, and Subaru is offering this service to customers, absolutely free. The inspection, carried […]
Here’s the latest directly from Toyota regarding this safety recall. Please make sure if you have a vehicle that is affected you do get the work carried out: Toyota has announced a recall of 138,000 Yaris, Auris and RAV4 cars in the UK. This involves the electrical contact in the driver’s side Power Window Master […]
The world is full of acronyms – words that, split by each letter, have meaning. POWER in relation to cars or motorised vehicles in general, is an especially important one. You might have been taught it when you learned to drive or ride a bike. Do you remember what it stands for? POWER… P – […]
Since 2002, Hyundai has been offering a five year, unlimited mileage warranty on their vehicles. Offering reassurance and peace of mind, it’s a great way to get the most out of your hassle free motoring. The five-year warranty was enhanced in 2010 when Five Year Triple Care was introduced on ix35, becoming standard on all […]
This summer is one of the busiest the country has ever seen, with people travelling from far and wide to support the Olympic Games. Wherever you are going; getting your car ready and your journey planned will keep you cool despite the summer rush. Road safety organisation, and the number one for breakdown cover in […]
I was recently having a discussion with a friend on the merits of Saab ownership and the possible pitfalls that may be apparent. The most obvious is that Saab is no longer making cars. This means that many believe parts will be extremely hard to come by making servicing and maintenance a huge hassle. Luckily, […]