Car repairs and servicing news articles 
Hungry squirrel crams vehicle's air intake system full of peanuts
When John Gold, 59, took his 03-plate Vauxhall Astra into his local Bosch Car Service garage in Warwick, he was not prepared for what he was told. When mechanics opened the bonnet of Mr. Gold’s car to fix a leaking radiator, they were quick to discover that the vehicle’s air intake system was completely crammed full of peanuts. The hungry squirrel almost destroyed a man’s £5,000 car after deciding it was a suitable place to store hundreds of n... [more]
Changing your driving habits could save you hundreds of pounds every year
Eco-driving minimises the use of both brakes and accelerator, so driving is more smooth and less energy is wasted. However, a poll carried out in January 2011 by Staysure found that 38 per cent of over 50s had never even heard of ecodriving let alone put it into practice on the road. As oil prices reach a 2.5 year high, motoring Brits are being hit hard in the pocket, so it's surprising that almost half do not practice ecodriving, and are missing... [more]
Motorists cut costs with on-the-spot car body repairers
New research from Which? Money has found that by increasing the excess of one particular insurer by £200, it actually increased the premium by 8%. In total, the average price of comprehensive car insurance policies has risen by nearly 40% in a year. Which? chief executive, Peter Vicary-Smith said: “Common sense would suggest that if you increase your excess, you’d pay less for your policy, but we were surprised to find that some policies actu... [more]
Tyre and wheel misalignment is costing UK motorists millions in additional fuel costs alone
Following another harsh winter, misalignment is more likely to develop owing to the increased numbers of potholes created by freezing temperatures and the likelihood of vehicles bumping into curbs due to the slippery road surfaces. The impact resulting from these ‘bumps’ can knock wheels out of alignment, even damaging suspension components if severe, no matter how old or new the vehicle may be. If a motorist continues to drive the vehicle wi... [more]
MOT test exemption for pre-war cars
The requirement to have an annual MOT test for pre-war cars may be scrapped following a meeting between Transport Minister Mike Penning and members of the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group, of which Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is President. The meeting took place at the Palace of Westminster between Lord Montagu, Conservative MP for East Yorkshire Greg Knight, who is the Parliamentary group chairman and Transport Minister Mike Penn... [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.
