Car repairs and servicing news articles 
Motorists are deferring routine vehicle repair, servicing and 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 the Glass’s Guide used car valuation website. Findings from the survey revealed that almost half (46 per cent) have deferred some of their car-related expenditure over the past year, including 15 per cent that have postponed routine professio... [more]
Top tips for winter safety to avoid car breakdown this Cristmas
When cold weather hits, cars take longer to warm up, oil takes longer to circulate, and the car battery may not have its full charge. Almost 7,000 cars breakdown every day in the UK, a number which increases as winter takes hold. Preparing your car in advance can make it easier than having to deal with trying to get a cold car started or even calling for road side assistance once winter has set in. Fuel In the cold weather your car requires m... [more]
Japanese cars are more reliable but European cars are cheaper to repair
Japanese manufacturers may still hold sway when it comes to building the most reliable cars but, if you want a vehicle that’s cheap to repair, buy European - That’s the message from Warranty Direct, as it unveiled its Manufacturer Reliability Index of the most dependable used cars (3-6 year old) for 2009. Honda claims top spot as the brand least likely to break down with fellow Far East manufacturers Mazda, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan and Mitsubish... [more]
Garage technicians risk injury or death if they undertake work on hybrid vehicles without making sure that all power is shut down
Hybrid vehicles carry a number of batteries to power their functions, and technicians must make sure that all power sources are isolated. Following this, the vehicle must be allowed to power down for at least an hour before any work is undertaken. Mike Owen of the RMIF commented: ‘Hybrid motor cars hide a sting in the tail for unsuspecting technicians. Anyone working on a hybrid vehicle must make sure that all power is disconnected, or risk... [more]
Make sure your car is in the best possible condition to avoid holidays being ruined
With the credit crunch squeezing family budgets and some reports suggesting caravan sales are on the rise, evidence suggests more and more people are potentially looking to holiday in the UK this year. A national campaign is being launched to help motorists avoid a ‘holiday horror show’ as they gear up for the summer getaway. The UK-wide Good Garage Scheme has unveiled a 21-point Summer ‘Holiday Check’ for its 2,710 independent member workshop... [more]
Car repairs and servicing in the news
EQC does not cover car damage
AA Insurance is advising customers whose vehicles were damaged in Saturday’s earthquake to contact their insurance company now as the Earthquake Commission does not cover damage to vehicles.
New Jaguar XJ Wins Prestigious Professional Driver Car of the Year Title
GAYDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Sept 6, 2010: The exciting new Jaguar XJ has won the prestigious 2010 Car of the Year award from Professional Driver magazine, rating it as the top car for Britain’s chauffeurs and Private Hire drivers.
The new Jaguar XJ the Chauffeurs Choice
The new Jaguar XJ has won the prestigious 2010 Car of the Year award from Professional Driver magazine, rating it as the top car for Britain’s chauffeurs and Private Hire drivers.
1982 Citroen Dyane 6 Cote d'Azur from UK and Ireland - Comments
The car has needed two new roofs in the time I have owned it. A second-hand engine was fitted in 1994 after I "cooked" the original by driving on a motorway with the grille muff on. (Not the car's fault!)
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Quinn Insurance: Car Maintenance Advice
Keeping a car on the road is expensive business. As well as giving you a great deal on your car insurance the kind folks at Quinn have provided us with some great tips for keeping your car in tip top condition.
Hard work and top service pays off for ‘Howlong’
HARD work and dedication paid off for Tony “Howlong” McLaughlin. He has just won the national crown as Kawasaki’s number one salesman of ATV (all terrain vehicles) for 2010.
Our obsession with private automobiles is unsustainable
Are we driving ourselves into oblivion? Or will new automobile technology save us from the environmental impact of the fossil-fuelled tanks we use to get around?
Milestone for MoTs marked by failures list
Cars most likely to fail the MOT test have been revealed in a new study of top selling vehicles.
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