MOT and Service

Motorists drive old cars into the New Year

Mechanics are gearing up for an influx of car repair requests this January, as motorists seek to spruce up their old vehicles for 2014.

Nissan eVision: Making garage work more transparent with video

Venturing into a workshop to get your car serviced can sometimes leave you feeling confused and bamboozled by jargon.

Your car, your responsibility

We all take responsibility for the food and drink we put in our bodies, but a new study has shown that motorists shy away from taking charge of which oil goes into their car’s engine.

Halfords takes a positive lead on start/stop batteries

From today the growing number of car owners whose vehicles incorporate start/stop technology will be able to have their batteries checked and replaced without making a costly trip to a franchised dealership thanks to Halfords.

Volvo launches new website to help spread the cost of servicing

Volvo Car UK has launched a new website in partnership with Allianz Global Assistance, allowing owners of vehicles up to 48 months old to purchase a Volvo Service Plan that allows them to pay either a one off payment or a fixed monthly fee.

MOT crucial for service skippers

More than one in three motorists (39%) on our roads are thinking of skipping their next service, according to research from Kwik Fit.

Online booking will keep customers coming back

Mazda will be among one of the first manufacturers in the UK to offer customers an online service booking system on their dealer websites.

5 year free service offer on Korando from SsangYong

SsangYong is introducing a 5-year free servicing offer on selected Korando crossover models purchased during August and September, in addition to the existing market leading 5-year limitless mileage warranty that protects all SsangYong cars.

Mercedes-Benz Service App launches online booking

Mercedes-Benz has further enhanced its market-leading Service App with a unique feature to allow customers to find a preferred retailer, arrange a vehicle service, see clear and transparent pricing, and complete the booking directly via the App, all in real time.

Over three quarters of drivers at risk due to poor car maintenance

Eighty four per cent of motorists are putting themselves at risk on the road by not checking the basic components of their cars regularly, according to Trust My Garage.

Government backed code offers motorists peace of mind

Motorists who take their vehicle to a garage displaying the Trust My Garage shield will be able to enjoy a service backed by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) after the countrywide independent garage scheme confirmed that it has applied to become a government approved code.