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Prepare for the likelihood of foreign car trouble
(18/08/2010)

Research for Kwik-Fit has revealed that one third (32%) of all those who have hired a car have encountered a problem with basic operation. Troubles range from the most common problem of opening the petrol cap, to actually getting into the car in the first place. Almost 1 million (900,000) more men than women have been left flummoxed by a hire car, the research reveals, which could be down to men’s well-renowned reluctance to read instruction... [more]

A million motorists have caused an accident through a braking error
(22/02/2010)

New research from Kwik-Fit has revealed that almost a million (980,000) motorists have caused an accident through a braking error. Not so surprising given that Kwik-Fit’s study also reveals the majority of motorists’ braking styles to be well out of line with the Driving Standards Agency’s guidelines. Kwik-Fit’s study uncovered the following types of braker: * Gear grinders – over 11million (35%) motorists use the gears to slow down – us... [more]

British motorists are unprepared for sub-zero conditions
(08/01/2009)

Even though more than one in four British motorists (7.5 million) have been stranded by the roadside in wintry conditions, the majority of motorists fail to carry basic sub-zero survival items in their car. Despite severe weather warnings from the Met Office, research from Kwik-Fit finds that British motorists are unprepared for the sub-zero conditions set to hit UK roads over the coming days and weeks. David White, customer services direct... [more]

Kwik-Fit holds MOT price at £39.95
(08/09/2008)

Kwik-Fit has calculated that the 2.4 million British motorists due to MOT their car during the peak MOT month of September could save a combined £32 million by heading for their local Kwik-Fit centre. Despite a recent increase in the RRP of an MOT by 5%, Kwik-Fit is pledging to hold its pre-increase offer of £39.95 – representing a saving of £13.15 - 25% below the new RRP of £53.10. To qualify for the £39.95 MOT offer, motorists need to p... [more]

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