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GEM Motoring Assist is offering simple tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free journeys this winter. Giving some attention now to batteries, tyres, anti-freeze, wipers, lights and other car essentials is the best way of ensuring reliability in the months to come, says GEM. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “The last thing anyone needs […]
With winter on its way, Motor Codes, the government-approved consumer watchdog for the automotive industry, is urging motorists to ‘winter-proof’ their cars. Its online winter driving tips will help drivers to ensure their vehicles are prepared for winter driving conditions, and help avoid expensive repairs. Bill Fennell, Managing Director, Motor Codes, said, “Winter doesn’t officially […]
Nobody wants to be left stranded on the hard shoulder, but if you don’t take care of your car there’s every possibility you will be. Here are the latest tips from The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) to guide you through looking after your car, because basic maintenance goes a long way. Charged battery A […]
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 […]
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 […]
Councils in the areas worst hit by the winter storms are now facing a different kind of flood – a rising swell of automotive compensation claims – according to campaign website, Potholes.co.uk. While homeowners seek compensation for damage to their houses, road users are also demanding remuneration for car axle, wheel and suspension faults caused […]
The IAM recommends seven ways to prepare your car for Spring: Now is a good time to give your car a spring clean. Salt is corrosive and will cause rusting if left on the bodywork. If possible take your car to a car wash that specialises in under-car cleaning to get rid of every trace. […]
Drivers failing to look after and replace their tyres are putting their own lives, and those of others in grave danger. The stark warning has been issued by TyreSafe after it received shocking images from one independent tyre dealer who was left flabbergasted by the state of one of its customers’ tyres. The tyre, which […]