Car Parts and Accessories - Cars

Turtle Wax offers year round protection

Turtle Wax, the UK’s leading car care specialist, has introduced its latest innovation, Enduracoat, an advanced paintwork protection system which provides year round* protection for vehicle paintwork.

Tyre pressure monitoring systems - a vital safety technology

Between 70% and 90% of motorists in the UK admit they never check their car tyre pressures. This is in spite of the fact that tyres are the only contact that a vehicle has with the road surface.

Zircotec expand range of ZircoFlex thermal barrier foils

Coatings specialists Zircotec is expanding its range of ZircoFlex thermal barrier foils to make installation simpler and more cost effective.

Finichi Bayern wheel - Italian style for Germany’s finest cars

The latest wheel design from Finichi’s 2011 portfolio has been designed with German metal very much in mind. The new Bayern is specifically designed for BMW, Mercedes and VAG fitments.

Zircotec offer new derivative of its heat resistant ceramic composite coating

Zircotec is to offer a new derivative of its heat resistant ceramic composite coating for engineers looking to maintain the higher airflow speeds of exhaust gases that deliver improved downforce.

Fuel price rise adds ‘pressure’ to beleaguered motorists

Motorists feeling the pinch from the New Year fuel price rise could cut their fuel bills and increase their safety on the road by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.

The Co-operative drives down the cost of motoring

Soaring motoring bills could be cut by a tenth with a new scheme launched by The Co-operative Motor Group.

UK motorists to champion nation’s best garages

Motor Codes, the self-regulatory body that oversees the activity of over 6,500 service and repair centres, has launched its nationwide Golden Garages competition for 2011.

Low quality car care essentials are a false economy

The big freeze has had the UK in its grip for several weeks and as snow continues to fall in some parts of the UK, Autoglym is urging motorists to consider the impact the conditions can have on their cars.

RoadPilot helps motorists avoid fines for flashing

Following news this week that a British driver has been fined for flashing his headlights to warn fellow motorists of a nearby mobile speed camera site, RoadPilot has extended the free trial-period of its speed camera detection application, RoadPilot Mobile.

Snowy kerb strikes require alignment checks

Unknown or minor damage caused to vehicles during the recent snow and ice could continue to cause drivers extra expense for many months ahead unless they have their vehicle’s alignment properly checked.

UK drivers get wise to winter

British drivers appear to be getting more snow-savvy following a spike in winter inspections, says leading garage chain Halfords Autocentre.

Turbocharging - EFR vs GTX

Honeywell have enjoyed total domination in the performance turbo arena with their Garrett GT ball bearing range of units and have recently released their new GTX range with further performance gains. Now Borg Warner rock the turbocharging world by responding with their EFR Series.

MOT yourself this New Year

With the start of a new year, road safety group GEM Motoring Assist, voted No. 1 for breakdown cover in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey 2010, is advising people not only to check and MOT their car but to make sure they are also personally fit and legal to take to the road.

Winter tyres in short supply

The winter weather is encouraging motorists to buy winter tyres, but stocks are running low, What Car? has found.