Car Parts and Accessories
Time for government action on winter tyres, say DIA
DIAmond Advanced Motorists – which administers advanced driving tests on behalf of the Driving Instructors Association (DIA) – is calling on the government to raise awareness of the benefits of winter tyres.
BMW Winter Tyre Programme sales success
With the early onset of extreme cold weather BMW owners have proved to be savvy shoppers, with nearly 4,000 winter tyre and wheel packages being sold already. In this, the first year of the BMW Winter Tyre programme, demand has far exceeded expectations with the special rubber proving to be a hit with both existing and new BMW owners.
Alcar winter wheels and tyres - grip, don’t slip, this winter
Alcar, the UK’s largest wheel wholesaler, has some timely advice for Britain’s many motorists who appear to be struggling in the snow – why not invest in spare set of winter wheels and tyres?
Protect against 'frosting' car crime
With the big freeze expected to continue across the UK over the next few weeks, Sainsbury's Car Insurance is warning motorists to be on their guard against ‘frosting' car crime.
Map Share added to TomTom iPhone app
TomTom, the world's leading provider of location and navigation solutions, announces that its newest update to the TomTom App for iPhone, version 1.6, includes Map Share. With this addition, TomTom continues to deliver the most up-to-date and accurate maps.
Toyota and Lexus support tyre safety campaign
Toyota and Lexus have become the latest vehicle manufacturers to join tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe. The group now boasts a dozen vehicle manufacturer members who are helping to raise standards of tyre care and maintenance through driver education and engagement.
Peugeot Accident Assistance comes to the rescue
As the slippery roads and darker mornings and evenings signal a potential greater risk of having a road accident, Peugeot is offering a complementary accident assistance service to all owners, taking away all the negotiations with recovery agents, repairers and insurers that can compound an already stressful experience.
Latest snowfall brings blizzard of car insurance claims
Snow and ice sweeping Britain is expected to bring a big jump in car insurance claims, according to AA Insurance.
Winter tyres - tyre-some or an en-tyre-ly good idea?
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) offers advice on the pros and cons of using winter tyres, with more cold weather arriving in the UK.
Volkswagen Golf R 330 bhp stage 2 upgrade
APS of Brackley is pleased to unveil a range of performance, dynamic and styling components for owners of the 275 bhp Volkswagen Golf R seeking bespoke, high quality enhancements. APS can now offer two stages of performance tuning for the 2.0-litre TFSI, all-wheel drive Golf R.
Scuderi files patents for next-generation split-cycle engine
Scuderi Group, an engine development company that is re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine to advance fuel-efficient engine design, today announced it filed new patents to develop the second generation Scuderi split-cycle engine.
Windscreen wiper streaks, squeaks and scratches
With much of the UK’s road network covered by slush, ice and grit, research from Kwik Fit reveals that one in three motorists – over 11 million nationwide - are making life even harder by driving with defective windscreen wipers.
Snow tyres and driving in hazardous conditions
Snow tyres are common place in other countries, however, the fitting of them in the UK is causing confusion amongst motorists when it comes to the effect it will have on their car insurance.
Kumho celebrates 50th anniversary at ‘Big Match Day’
Kumho Tyres’ annual ‘Big Match Day’ at Manchester United in October was the focus of a three day European celebration of the company’s 50th Anniversary.
Protyre offer free Winter Essentials pack with tyre purchases
Leading independent retailer and wholesaler of tyres, Protyre, is helping motorists prepare for this winter’s icy driving conditions by giving away free ‘Winter Essentials’ packs when they purchase two Goodyear car tyres.
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