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Used cars made by MG, Rover or Daewoo are most likely to suffer expensive head gasket failure according to new data from Warranty Direct. While most vehicles are more prone to common electrical mishaps or suspension issues, head gasket failure – every used car buyer’s nightmare – can strike nearly six per cent of some […]
Vauxhall is advising customers of any ADAM and Corsa/Corsavan models registered since May 2014 that around 3000 of these vehicles have been manufactured with a steering system part that does not meet Vauxhall’s specification. As a precaution, these vehicles should not be driven prior to inspection. Vauxhall puts the safety and convenience of its customers first […]
We’re now well in to September 2014 and we’ve had what is so far quite a mixed bag of weather. As I type, I’m looking at my back garden and there is so much sun it almost looks like I could don shorts, sunglasses and top up my tan. The reality is however that there […]
Cars can develop rattles, squeaks and other sundry noises during their lives. It might be that the window starts to creak as it is moved up or down or alternatively after driving over a nasty pothole the suspension might begin to complain. The classic is of course squealing brakes – in which case it is […]
Available at 134 dealerships across the UK, for the very reasonable sum of £25 a Skoda technician will examine your car to ensure it is up to scratch for the Summer. The service is available until 30 September 2014, and comprises of an EVC (Express Visual Check), taking in: Tyres Wipers Lights Battery All fluids […]
Britain’s leading independent road safety charity is warning that some popular aftermarket vehicle modifications are not only making cars and vans illegal; they could also be risking lives. The Institute of Advanced Motorists has highlighted three of the most common aftermarket tweaks that render vehicles illegal – and noted that people are rarely prosecuted despite […]
Higher than permitted exhaust emissions account for more than 700,000 annual MOT test failures in the UK a year – 30% of the total – but a simple remedial and preventative treatment prior to the test can markedly reduce the risk of failure, says leading fuel additive brand, STP, highlighting the benefits of its STP […]
Now, most people are familiar with the old adage that most engine wear occurs during the first ten minutes. Well, it’s true. One of the biggest reasons though is lack of proper engine warm up. If you go to motor racing events you’ll see how they warm the engine up there – turning the ignition […]
Introduction There are so many options for breakdown cover that it can be quite difficult knowing exactly what you should buy to meet your needs. A quick internet search will for ‘uk breakdown cover’ will return around 40 million results! Not exactly useful when it comes to narrowing down product and service offerings I’m sure […]
It seems that more regular sunny days are upon us, at least for the time being. This means that all of the flaws, imperfections, bird droppings and scratches become that little bit more easy to see for the rest of the world. However, it isn’t just for aesthetic reasons that you should keep your car […]