Car repairs and servicing news articles 
Warranty Direct reveals top 10 car parts most likely to fail
Manufacturer new car warranties only cover material or manufacturing defects because wear-related failures increase in frequency as a vehicle ages and moves outside the traditional three-year cover period. Warranty Direct has revealed the top 10 car parts most likely to fail due to simple wear and tear. Suspension arms top a list which shows that around one in three repairs to vehicles aged between three and seven-years old will be due to a we... [more]
Top insurance claims tricks and misconceptions
When you're involved in an accident or an insurance claim, your insurer - or the other driver's insurer if it wasn't your fault - will pay to fix the damage and get your vehicle back on the road. But swiftcover.com says that some drivers are confused about what is actually covered in a claim, whilst other sneaky motorists try and claim for things they know full well are not covered by insurance. According to swiftcover, motorists are trying to... [more]
Be prepared when setting off for summer holidays
With the threat of volcanic ash and the recent bout of airline cabin crew strikes, it’s no surprise that people have decided to abandon air travel this year in favour of UK and continental holidays by car. GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists to be prepared when setting off for summer holidays this year. Whether you are planning on driving to Europe for a continental break or staying in the UK, GEM provides a wide variety of helpful infor... [more]
Budget conscious Brits happy to pay less up front than consider how much a car might cost to run in the long term
With the cost of crude oil pushing fuel prices ever higher, and the Emergency Budget expected to produce the double-whammy of VAT and car tax increases, drivers’ wallets are likely to be hit hard. According to recent research, despite the harsh economic climate, only half of Brits consider running costs when buying their next car. Findings also showed that 22% of Brits regretted buying their car soon after purchasing it because it was expensive t... [more]
ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Service optimises fuel efficiency of your vehicles
Vauxhall is offering all its customers the opportunity to optimise the fuel efficiency of their vehicles with the ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Service. Available for all Vauxhall models, the ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Service specifically addresses aspects of a vehicle which can contribute to unnecessary fuel usage. Driving with underinflated tyres is a very common culprit, so all four corners are adjusted to the correct pressures and inspected for si... [more]
Car repairs and servicing in the news
Don’t overspend on car repairs
High prices and improper repairs are the main reasons car owners become dissatisfied with auto repair shops, according to the Consumer Reports Annual Auto Survey. But what if your bad experience is your own fault?
Mercedes-Benz Launch Star Service Site - News from Business Car Manager
Mercedes-Benz UK has launched a new Online Service Advisor to make booking a vehicle service, MOT or repair as convenient and transparent as possible for the van drivers. (Business Car Manager)(PRWEB UK) 23 May 2012 The new site enables Mercedes-Benz van owners to get a no-obligation quote and also complete an online booking at their own convenience – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – with ...
Caution for car dealers over wording of fixed service adverts
Car dealers are urged to take care in wording adverts for fixed price servicing after Toyota GB was criticised by the advertising watchdog.
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2001 Rover - Austin 45 Reviews - Page 2 of 2
Rear driver side door central locking stuck on locked, seemed to fix itself after a week :D. This car has not had anything apart from that go wrong in the 10 months I have owned it.
Less is More with the New Ford Focus Eco Boost at Hendy Ford
Visit a Hendy Ford dealership today to experience the extraordinary Ford Focus Eco Boost 1.0(PRWEB UK) 1 May 2012 Hendy Ford is delighted to announce that the new Ford Focus 1.0 litre EcoBoost is now available to test drive at all of Hendy’s Ford locations. There is no petrol-engined rival that can match this car for emissions or fuel consumption – no wonder many customers are swapping the Focus ...
Confused.com Reveals That First-time Drivers Prefer Smaller Cars
CARDIFF, Wales, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Confused.com has announced that, according to its recent survey, first-time buyers are becoming more savvy to the cost of cars; looking at the full cost of ...
Panthers make winning start to campaign
PRESTATYN and Rhyl Panthers made a winning start to their North Wales Rugby League Championship campaign, beating Wrexham Bradley Raiders 34-12.
Panthers go top after mauling Celts
PRESTATYN Panthers made it two out of two in the North Wales Conference after coming from behind to beat Conwy Celts.
