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Car companies will find it impossible to sell cars that are exempt from the new diesel tax rules announced in last week’s budget, says Autocar. In Wednesday’s Budget, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that diesel cars that don’t meet a certain standard by April next year will go up by one tax band. But the new standard, called Real […]
Drivers are increasing their motoring costs as well as the risk of being involved in an incident by ignoring tyre maintenance, according to TyreSafe. The organiser of Tyre Safety Month is reminding motorists that regular tyre checks are a ‘win-win’ as they will help road users stay safe and avoid unnecessary bills. To help them, […]
As Tyre Safety Month kicks off, TyreSafe has a question for you – Are you having a Good or Bad Air Day? It’s likely you’re having a bad air day and don’t even realise it. That’s because more than half the tyres on Britain’s cars and vans are being driven underinflated. That increases their chances of […]
Pungent pongs can signal all kinds of faults with different parts of the car. In an ideal world, these strange scents should be picked up by a mechanic when you go for a service or MOT. But these smells may become evident in between visits. So, here’s a guide to help you get to […]
There’s little worse when it comes to a hot car journey than turning on your air conditioning and finding it just blows out hot air. Like any other consumable, the refrigerant gas within the delicate system is used up over time. If your air con isn’t checked (most manufacturers recommend every two years) you might […]
When you think about it, tyres are pretty much up there as one of the most significant parts of your vehicle. Why is that? Well simply put, you have four little contact patches that actually touch the road at any given time. Your tyres are it. Yet strangely they seem to frequently get neglected, with […]
Banbury and Bicester College are set to offer classic car maintenance courses to owners and enthusiasts from their workshops in the former RAF Engine Test House at Bicester Heritage. The historic motoring community in the very heart of Oxfordshire is home to over 30 specialist businesses covering everything from vehicle storage to specialist dealers, upholsterers, vintage car radiator manufacturers, fabricators, classic car service […]
As the warmer weather approaches, caravans, classic cars, horseboxes, motorhomes and many other vehicles will be coming out of winter storage for the first time this year. TyreSafe the UK’s tyre safety charity, is appealing to all owners to take time to carry out tyre checks before hitting the road for the 2017 season. As […]
The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution body, is urging motorists to check that their vehicles are legal and roadworthy ahead of the Good Friday getaway on 14 April 2017. During the long Easter weekend, millions of journeys will be made across the country, and therefore, The Motor Ombudsman has the following top tips to […]
A lot of people dream of owning and running their own business, but sometimes the start-up costs can be so prohibitive that it forces you to put your plans on hold. Property is particularly expensive, and perhaps that’s why we’re seeing a growing number of would-be entrepreneurs re-focusing their plans and building online or […]