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Porsche 911 - Complimentary health check

Porsche 911 - Complimentary health check

With over three quarters of all Porsches ever sold still on the road, Porsche is celebrating the tenacity of its most iconic model, the 911, by inviting owners to a Service Clinic at their local Porsche Centre on Saturday October 16.

Ease your way back in to the school run

As summer draws to a close and parents frantically purchase new school uniforms, shoes and stationery for the start of the autumn term, the return of the school run lurks at the back of many minds.

The most testing month for UK drivers

This September will see more cars needing a new MoT than any other month in history, according to Kwik-Fit analysis released today, with an expected 2.5 million cars undergoing their annual inspection.

Failed cambelt can be costly

Failed cambelt can be costly

Skoda is warning all car owners of the importance of getting their cambelt changed at regular intervals, with many people unaware of how much damage a failure can cause and cost.

Women swap their lipstick for a dipstick

Sisters are doing it for themselves when it comes to driving and looking after their cars. New research of 2,500 female motorists reveals many women are capable of changing oil, jump starting cars and changing wheels.

Top tips for summertime motoring

According to an RAC study into roadside breakdowns, 30% could be avoided by owners having a better understanding of how their vehicle works. With the holiday season in full swing, motorists should be paying full attention to basic vehicle maintenance.

Holiday drivers should use travellers checks

New Kwik-Fit research reveals that of the 20 million drivers who will be setting off on UK holidays this year, four million (one fifth) will not perform any pre-travel checks.

Get fit for summer with range of Fiat deals

Get fit for summer with range of Fiat deals

A range of value-for-money summer offers are being made available to customers through Fiat’s dealer network. The four aftersales deals are designed to offer something for every Fiat owner, regardless of the age of their car.

Vauxhall MasterFit Service Club

Vauxhall MasterFit Service Club

Vauxhall MasterFit is now offering Network Q customers, who own cars over 2 years old, ground breaking cost savings on the service and maintenance of their vehicle with the launch of the Vauxhall MasterFit Service Club.

Toyota tops poll on best customer service

Toyota offers the best customer service. Despite a difficult year for the carmaker, its quick and effective handling of a series of recalls seems to have paid off after it came top for its customer service in a list of ten of the biggest carmakers in the UK, according to a poll on RoadTestReports.co.uk.

Air con repairs cost Brits over £237m

As temperatures rise, leading warranty provider, Warranty Direct, reveals that the UK’s motorists will be sweating over £237m worth of air con repairs to their cars.

Hat-trick of awards is no accident for AJC Wilson Bodyshop

Hat-trick of awards is no accident for AJC Wilson Bodyshop

Dagenham-based car body repair business AJC Wilson Bodyshop scooped a remarkable three awards and a cheque for £3,000 at the last week’s Barking and Dagenham Business Awards.

Give your Peugeot a summer health check for under a tenner

Give your Peugeot a summer health check for under a tenner

From now until the end of September, Peugeot Dealers are offering Peugeot owners a £9.99 no-obligation safety and economy Peugeot Summer Check.

Audi launches Direct Reception initiative

Audi launches Direct Reception initiative

Candid cameras will soon be focused on all Audi Centre service areas as part of a new Direct Reception initiative being rolled out across the network that will enable Audi customers to view in ‘real time’, and communicate with, technicians as they carry out diagnosis and repair work.

Honda tops used car reliability study

If you want a reliable used car, buy Japanese – that’s the message from What Car? and automotive insurance expert, Warranty Direct, as they reveal the findings from their annual car reliability study.