Car repairs and servicing news articles 
The roads are going to deteriorate incredibly quickly over the coming months
Potholes are caused by water or snow filling existing cracks in road surfaces and freezing. The expansion this causes breaks open the road, which is revealed when the ice melts. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles cause maximum damage. Last year, it estimated that British motorists paid out £320m in repairs to everything from wheels and tyres to suspension failure. “That figure could pail into insignificance,” warns Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty D... [more]
3M Perfect-It III colour code system makes the selection process of compounds and polishes as simple as possible
3M helps bodyshops ensured the right combination of application pad and compound or polish is used for each task in the paint rectification process. The 3M Perfect-It III colour code system matches compounds and polishes with the most effective pads for applying them – and three years on from its launch, 3M is still receiving regular comments from customers across the UK about the impact this simple system has had on productivity, efficiency ... [more]
Renault iCare assists commercial vehicle users to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum and compliance legislation is fully adhered to
Recent research conducted by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) claimed that van fleet offences in certain areas, are exceeding those of heavy goods vehicles with more than half of its 21,000 roadside checks carried out on vans last year uncovering mechanical defects. That’s compared to 24% of HGVs and 15% of PSVs. Renault’s new ‘pay-as-you-earn’ iCare maintenance system, designed specifically for the LCV sector, could hold the ke... [more]
Engine tuning can be agreat way to reduce vehicle running costs
Viezu Technologies says more companies and private motorists are upgrading their vehicles for improved fuel economy and efficiency than ever before, with an increase over last year up by 40%. Paul Busby, CEO for Viezu, thinks this is directly related to the very high fuel prices currently being forced onto motorists. He says: “Motorists are simply being squeezed and squeezed, private vehicle owners and corporations alike are looking to do any... [more]
Flat battery is by far the most common cause of car breakdown
With winter already upon us, the cold temperatures often make motorists notice the state of their battery as more energy is needed to start a vehicle. Stop-Start or short journeys do not give batteries the opportunity to recharge properly. This undercharging can result in sulphation. Sulphation is the hardening of the lead plates within the battery and reduces its ability to hold charge. According to the AA, a flat battery was the most common ... [more]
Car repairs and servicing in the news
Fuming Over Unpassable Emissions Test
This is a car story, a family saga, a regulatory Catch-22 and an opinion column rolled into one. Plot summary: The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles murdered my perfectly good car and wasted my time. It should change its ways.
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.
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.
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
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.
New Porsche Centre Portsmouth To Open In 2012
READING, UNITED KINGDOM – Feb 7, 2012: Work has begun on a brand new, state-of-the-art Porsche Centre in Portsmouth that is scheduled to open in the summer of 2012 to serve customers in the south coast territory of England.
Hyundai i10 Blue so very green
Hyundai’s little i10 makes a really big impression on everything but running costs, says Peter Franzen.
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 ...
