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Photo by Sara Kurfeß on Unsplash BMW engines have a reputation for being brilliantly engineered — smooth, responsive, and genuinely enjoyable when they’re healthy. But if you spend enough time around owners, technicians, and forums, you start to see the same patterns come up again and again. Not because BMW engines are “bad”, but […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]