MOT and Service
Car owners cut corners to save money
With heavy snow forecast for Friday millions of car owners who have failed to carry out essential car maintenance in a bid to cut costs and save money, are putting themselves and others at serious risk.
Drivers urged to check oil and tyres
Millions of cars are heading out on to Britain’s winter roads without a C.O.A.T. (Check Oil and Tyres) according to new research by Kwik-Fit.
DIY car maintenance: Like frying an egg, says Haynes
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New Car Code celebrates five-year anniversary
Today (7 December 2009) marks the fifth anniversary of the New Car Code that regulates the sale of new cars in the UK. The highly successful Code has boosted consumer protection in the market and in the past three years alone has seen the number of people it helps increase by more than four-times.
Recession-hit motorists defer car maintenance
Consumers are responding to rises in motoring costs and challenging economic conditions by deferring routine vehicle repair, servicing and maintenance jobs, according to a survey carried out this month on glass.co.uk – the Glass’s Guide used car valuation website.
New range of service plans rolled out for Alfa Romeo
A complete range of comprehensive service plans for Alfa Romeo – which include all parts and labour costs associated with vehicle servicing, while allowing customers to spread the servicing charges – has been launched by Fiat Group Automobiles UK.
New range of service plans rolled out for Fiat cars
A complete range of comprehensive service plans – which include all parts and labour costs associated with vehicle servicing, while allowing customers to spread the servicing charges – has been launched by Fiat Group Automobiles UK.
Queen most trusted public figure to fix a car
If your car breaks down and an official motorcade drives by, who would you hope had come to your rescue?
Car owners prepared to make upgrades
With second hand car values soaring motorists have worked out that there’s rarely been a better time to make improvements to their car. That’s according to recent research from Kwik-Fit.
Car Care Plan and Unipart directors appointed by Motor Codes
Motor Codes has appointed two new non-executive directors to help further strengthen the organisation’s offering to MOT, service and repair centres and warranty product providers.
Ford targets younger drivers during Road Safety Week
Ford is underlining its commitment to road safety by highlighting how young drivers should maintain their cars.
Female motorists call for women only garages
The majority of women feel intimidated taking their car to the garage and many would prefer female only garages, a new poll has revealed.
Chrysler prepares motorists for winter blues
With winter fast approaching, Chrysler Oxford is offering motorists a Winter Driving Check, to ensure their cars are prepared to withstand the rigours of whatever the British weather brings.
Motor Codes commits to crushing car repair complaints
As National Complaints Day arrives (13 November), Motor Codes is reinforcing its commitment to raising standards across the industry, offering motorists advice and assisting with their dispute resolution.
Don’t let your car go up in smoke
With Bonfire Night almost upon us, the minds of many motorists are likely to be focused on planning fireside parties rather than maintaining their cars.
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