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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 […]
Bridgestone’s managing director Robin Shaw is urging the Government to have a rethink over proposals to change MOT testing laws on new cars, declaring: ‘Our roads would be more dangerous than ever if changes are made.’ In his position as Bridgestone’s north region MD – as well as chair of the SMMT Aftermarket Section – […]
Millions of people will be out in their cars this bank holiday weekend, heading off for a holiday or visiting family and friends. And with the Spring bank holiday leading straight into the May half term for most schoolchildren, even more families will also be using the road networks for week-long staycations or journeys to […]
On a day to day basis, it becomes all too easy to overlook the simple things that require checking on your car – such as oil, water, ancillary fluids, lights, tyres, tyre pressures etc. There’s so many that you could spend around 20 minutes before each journey giving it a good look over. We do […]
Families across the UK who are busy preparing their travel plans for the festive period are being reminded by tyre safety organisation TyreSafe about the importance of making sure their tyres are properly inflated before heading off. With an increased vehicle weight from extra passengers, luggage and presents being carried to friends and family, many […]
Continental has won a coveted award from the UK’s number one weekly selling car magazine, Auto Express, winning the 2014 winter tyre test with the Continental ContiWinterContact TS850. On the winning performance of the ContiWinterContact TS850, Auto Express said; “A balanced approach to all disciplines delivers success. Continental has got this down to a fine […]
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 […]
Thousands of British holidaymakers could be risking hours of motorway misery this summer by failing to check their tyre pressures before setting off. However, by simply checking their tyre pressures prior to travelling, drivers can significantly reduce their risk of suffering a tyre related breakdown. The latest advice has been issued by TyreSafe, who estimate […]
After the worst winter storms to hit Britain for two decades, drivers are being reminded about the need for more regular tyre checks. With its potential to cause aquaplaning, standing water remains a major hazard in many parts of the UK, while damaged road surfaces also presents a different tyre related challenge. However, by taking […]
The latest bill for vehicle repairs to steering, suspension and wheels due to pothole damage is £1.2 billion. This equates to a rise of 16% in only twelve months! Dangerous potholes reported to hard-up councils have increased by 18% over the past 12 months according to motoring and cycling websites monitoring this issue and estimates […]