Car repairs and servicing news articles 
KYB Strengthens Technical Support
KYB, the world's largest supplier of original equipment shock absorbers to manufacturers (OEMs) around the world, released the first batch of its new fitting videos, to strengthen the technical support available to technicians. The six videos feature four vehicles: Audi A4 (front), Renault Laguna (front & rear), Mercedes A-Class (rear) and Peugeot 407 (front & rear). All of these models have elements which are difficult when replacing shock a... [more]
Young men have more expensive car crashes
New research from Elephant.co.uk has revealed that while many men like to think they are the superior gender when it comes to driving, men actually have bigger crashes that cost more money than women. Looking at more than 200,000 claims, Elephant.co.uk found accidents involving men aged under 25 cost on average 15% more than those involving women of the same age. In total, the cost of accidents involving male drivers of all ages is 6% higher t... [more]
Free three year servicing plan and RAC cover for Nissan GT-R
Nissan is now offering a three year servicing plan, along with three years RAC cover, for the 2011 version GT-R. The free offer of the servicing plan is included when purchasing a GT-R through Nissan’s own personal contract plan (PCP) known as Preferences. Should you choose to finance your car any other way, or indeed you already have a 2011 GT-R, then the servicing plan can be purchased for a low cost payment of just £499. The Nissan servicin... [more]
A third of 3 to10-year old cars will suffer some mechanical failure this year
According to Warranty Direct, a third of the 16m DVLA-registered three to10-year old cars will suffer some degree of mechanical failure over the next 12 months. As a result, one in three British motorists will share a £1.6bn unwanted repair bill this year, with some facing bills as high as £7,239. Data held on Warranty Direct’s Reliability index shows that the two-seater Mercedes Benz SL (02-) has the highest average repair bill of £742.10, wi... [more]
Steps that the everyday motorist can take to be as fuel efficient as possible
GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to be as fuel efficient as possible and has come up with some top tips to make your tank last longer. 1. Get it Checked: Modern car engines are complicated pieces of machinery which rely on a vast array of electronic components that can easily fail. To ensure maximum efficiency from your engine, have your car serviced regularly by a recognised garage. The money spent can make you savings in the lo... [more]
Car repairs and servicing in the news
Porsche Centre Portsmouth
Porsche Centre Portsmouth is set to open in the Summer of 2012. Occupying nearly two acres, the two storey Porsche dealership will feature a 26 car showroom with roof-top parking, an eight ramp workshop and an MOT bay.
For Love of the Car
WALLED LAKE, Mich. -- If you want your car to last, you've got to treat it like a lover. Seriously.
Drop in new car sales will hit servicing work in 2013
Dealers are expected to lose 4% or £85.6 million in lost aftersales business by 2013 due to a drop in new car sales and aggressive pricing strategies by independent garages.
Is your Saab warranty worth the paper it's written on?
Drivers with Saabs less than three years old will need to keep their fingers crossed their dealer keeps trading – they will get no help from the manufacturer Thousands of Saab car owners have been left without any warranty cover and are facing the possibility of big repair bills after the struggling Swedish car maker collapsed just before Christmas. Guardian Money has been contacted by one ...
Excellent Vehicle/Car Servicing Enterprises – Car Brake Pad/Disc Refurbishment and More
If you possess an auto, you will know that caring for it can be a bother. Not only have you got to get your motorcar restored every single time it gets trashed, but there are also a lot of dubious vehicle servicing establishments and mechanics around that try to charge you extra funds to fix [...]
Repair woes rise
Complaints about botched car repairs are on the increase
Hyundai i10 Blue so very green
Hyundai’s little i10 makes a really big impression on everything but running costs, says Peter Franzen.
Newman’s Motors, a family passion since 1929
Newman’s of Ashbourne have run garages in Ashbourne since 1929. The current owner of Newman’s Garage, John Newman, said: “My Grandfather opened the first garage run by [...]
New stat shows average car is more than 10 years old
Mike Corps checks fluid levels after servicing a truck at Boardman Auto on Indianola Road. Corps said he has been swamped with customers since he opened at the beginning of the year, many of whom are trying to maintain their vehicles for as long as possible.
MyTVS opens 3rd service centre in Hyderabad
MyTVS, part of TVS Automobile Solutions Ltd (TVS ASL), today announced the inauguration of their own 19th ‘All Car Services' facility in Secunderabad, their third in Hyderabad.
