Car Parts and Accessories

BILSTEIN B16 coilover upgrade for Audi RS4
BILSTEIN, the respected German manufacturer of dampers and suspension systems has released a beautifully engineered enhancement package for the B7 variant of Audi’s capable RS4 in both saloon and estate variants.
One in five cars fails its first MOT
An analysis of 24.5 million MoT records obtained by consumer motoring champion, honestjohn.co.uk, has revealed that one in five cars registered in 2008 failed their first MoT, with testers most likely to fail cars from French firms Renault, Citroen and Peugeot.

Pirelli launches interactive Grand Prix Challenge in UK
Pirelli has launched the Pirelli Grand Prix Challenge (PGPC), an online Formula One predicition game allowing users the chance to win a host of prizes including a trip to the 2013 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

Suzuki makes a Splash when it’s time for an MOT
An analysis of 24.5 million MOT records by Consumer Champion honestjohn.co.uk has revealed that out of cars selling more than 1,000 units per annum, the Splash model is the car least likely to fail its first MOT at three years old, scoring a 90 per cent first pass rate. Suzuki also has two other models in the top ten with Jimny and Grand Vitara scoring 89 and 88 per cent respectively.

Öhlins Porsche suspension upgrades for 996 and 997 models
Owners of selected Porsche 996 and 997 models now have additional cause to celebrate, thanks to respected suspension manufacturer Öhlins creating a bespoke suspension upgrade programme for the Carrera and GT variants of these superb cars.
‘Royal’ number plates up for auction
Silverstone Auctions has two very special number plates going under the hammer – one for the admirers of an iconic princess and the other for the fans of a musical king.

Keep cars in a tip top condition - inside and out
Even the smartest of cars can look scruffy when dirty. A dirty car can also do more damage than you think, meaning costly repairs later down the line.

Eibach Springs extends contract with Audi Sport
Leading spring manufacturer Eibach has announced that it will be continuing its successful technical partnership with Audi Sport for at least another two years.
TyreSafe launches tyre labelling educational material
An animation starring TyreSafe’s family of crash test dummies is spearheading the organisation’s drive to inform motorists about the new tyre labelling regulations coming into force in November.

Eibach Skoda Citigo suspension enhancement kit
In line with the other VW Group hyperminis, the new Skoda Citigo seems to offer an exceptional blend of ability and affordability. Thanks to suspension giants Eibach, the miniscule marvel can now also be endowed with quite remarkable handling, too.

RAM to track miles across Europe for charity rally challenge
As Harrogate-based Susie Little gears up for the start of a 3,000 mile rally across Europe, vehicle tracking technology – kindly donated by Leeds-company Remote Asset Management (RAM) – is set to give a valuable boost to her fundraising efforts.

TomTom launches the Go Live Camper & Caravan
TomTom has launched the GO LIVE Camper & Caravan. This specialist navigation device provides tailored routes by vehicle type and has pre-installed Points of Interest that make it easy for drivers to find camper and caravan sites and services.

Continental tops the Which? Car Best Buy table
Which?, the consumer champion, has awarded Best Buy status to Continental in two popular tyre sizes for both the ContiPremiumContact 5 and ContiEcoContact 5.

Hosetechnik classic MG custom performance brake hoses
Forge Motorsport’s Hosetechnik brakes lines have rapidly become a performance essential for many top-level race teams and performance car owners, but the firm also offers a plethora of fitments for the multitude of classic MGs that still grace our roads.

Hosetechnik Ferrari 308 and 328 performance stainless brake hoses
Forge Motorsport’s Hosetechnik division has released a range of ultra-high performance brake hoses for the 308 and 328 range of Ferrari cars.