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British Landrovers – a short history

April 28, 2023 by Fraser Leave a Comment

The Land Rover is an iconic British vehicle that has become synonymous with off-road adventures and rugged terrain. It was first introduced in 1948 and has since gone through numerous changes and updates. The vehicle has played an important role in British history and has become a beloved symbol of British engineering and ingenuity. The […]

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Taking A Holiday Journey? Get Your Basics Right…

July 17, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Road safety and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist has published a brand new series of short ‘how to’ videos that set out the basics of car maintenance tasks you can do at home. The five videos, each lasting a couple of minutes, feature presenter Katy Brody offering friendly, practical tips on home MOT checks, […]

Filed Under: Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Car Articles, Car tyre pressures, GEM, GEM Motoring Assist, Katy Brody, MOT checks, Neil Worth, Tyre, Tyre pressures, Tyre tread levels

Keeping Your Car Above Water In Wet Conditions…

June 12, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

With heavy rain and thunderstorms forecasted for the rest of the week, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, has put together some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain. Heavy rain: • Heavy rain will affect your visibility, so take it slow. Rule 126 of the Highway Code […]

Filed Under: Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Car Articles, Driving advice, Driving in flood conditions, Driving in flood water, Driving in heavy rain, Driving in wet weather, Driving safety tips, Driving standards, How to drive in heavy rain, How to drive safely in rain

Motorpoint Offers Free Car Checks For Summer

May 2, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

Motorpoint is helping motorists get ready for summer with a free car check. The UK’s leading independent car retailer, which has a network of branches throughout England, Scotland and Wales, is helping drivers to get their vehicles ready for summer with its comprehensive 15-point check in May. The complimentary service, which will be carried out […]

Filed Under: Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Car Articles, Car checks, Free car checks, Free car inspections, Free Summer car checks, Motorpoint, Motorpoint servicing, Vehicle inspections

MotorEasy Set To Make Car Ownership Simpler

April 4, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

MotorEasy, the UK’s fastest growing motoring association, is stepping up its efforts to make car ownership as simple and effortless as possible with the launch of a new series of informative consumer-focused videos. Fronted by TV presenter, motoring journalist and consumer champion Rebecca Jackson, aka Rebecca Racer (@RebeccaRacer), the videos demystify many of the most […]

Filed Under: Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Car Articles, Car ownership, Car ownership tips, MotorEasy, Recommended websites

Share Your Thoughts On Accredited Garages…

February 6, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, a time when many express their affection for one another, The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, is also encouraging consumers to share their feelings on any accredited businesses that they have used to either buy a new or used vehicle, or to have their car serviced or repaired. Using the […]

Filed Under: Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Accredited garages, Car Articles, Car maintenance, Code of Practice, Garage Finder, Garage Finder service, How to maintain a car, The Motor Ombudsman, Where to maintain your car

Consider Your Tyres Before The Cold Snap

January 11, 2019 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

We haven’t had a cold snap so far this year and the back of 2018 was surprisingly warm.  That being said, there’s still a discussion around whether a second ‘Beast From The East’ is going to hit.  That’s why we at Car Articles wanted again to offer a very brief mention on tyres.  There are […]

Filed Under: Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Car Articles, How to check tyres, Kwik Fit tyre check, Tyre checks, Tyre checks for free, Tyre damage, Tyre pressures, Tyres, Where to go for tyre checks

Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design Takes Towcar 2019 Award

September 22, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design has won this year’s overall trophy, and also scooped two category wins in the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2019 competition. The 36th edition of the industry’s premier towcar competition features significant changes to previous years, driven by the Club’s desire to provide the most relevant […]

Filed Under: Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: Alpine route, Awards, Car Articles, Caravan tow car awards, Caravan tow car tests, Caravanability judges tested whether a car’s boot could swallow the bulky accessories normally needed on a caravan trip, Caravaning cars, Downhill testing, Millbrook circuit, Tow cars, Towing, Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design

Motor Industry Code Of Practice Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary

September 4, 2018 by Mr Butterscotch Leave a Comment

The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the launch of its Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair. The Code was introduced in 2008 in response to the need to improve standards within the service and repair sector, and to reduce the number of complaints from consumers. Today, […]

Filed Under: Maintenance & Breakdown Tagged With: ADR, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Car Articles, Charterered Trading Standards Institute, Code of Practice for Service and Repair, Consumer Rights Act, CTSI, OfT, The Motor Ombudsman

Top tips for your next European road trip

August 6, 2018 by Fraser Leave a Comment

With so many interesting and picturesque routes on your doorstep, what better way to spend a week or two than by taking a European road trip? To give drivers tips and inspiration for their next four-wheeled getaway, Kwik Fit has produced a handy eBook offering information on how to plan these holidays. Here are some […]

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