MOT and Service
Get a free winter check with Proton at selected garages
As the long winter draws on in, now is the time to plan for difficult driving conditions which is why Proton Cars is offering customers a free winter check at selected garages.
How to prepare your car for winter
The cold-snap has arrived and with the clocks going back this month the gloomy winter days and dark evenings are well and truly looming. Mondial Assistance, a leading UK roadside assistance provider, reminds motorists to prepare their car for the winter months to minimise the risk of a breakdown.
Choose your garage carefully this winter
Car parts specialist XPart is advising motorists to investigate their choice of garage wisely when taking their car for a pre-winter service.
Women drivers steer clear of dipsticks
Female drivers lag behind men when it comes to performing basic car maintenance, according to research by Autoquake.com, UK online used car retailer.
Are you a ‘Breakdown Billy’ or a ‘By the Booker’?
When it comes to servicing our cars, new research from Kwik-Fit has revealed that the majority of motorists ignore the rule book and instead take matters into their own hands – often leaving it until their car complains.
Vauxhall Masterfit’s Winter Safety Check
With the seasonal cold weather approaching, Vauxhall owners can take comfort in knowing their car is ready for the temperature drop with Vauxhall MasterFit’s great value Winter Safety Check.
Fairer deal on tyres and servicing
Blackcircles.com announced that motorists using its network of 1,000+ garages will have the additional reassurance provided by automotive industry regulator Motor Codes.
Motorists to benefit from making garages better
Motoring consumer champion, Motor Codes, has launched a national campaign to make the country’s garages better by gathering feedback from customers. As part of the campaign, those providing feedback could win up to £500 against the cost of their last service or repair.
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
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.
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