Car garages could expect an influx of MOT bookings. This is due to almost seven million MOTs expiring in September and October due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the latest figures released by the driver and vehicle standards agency over 1.3 million more year on year. That’s a 22% rise in figures for those […]
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Aug
Aug
Maybe you are considering an electric car or have already made the switch? Either way, owning and driving electric cars is very similar to traditional vehicles but there are some key differences that you need to know! Driving electric cars means you can drive with the knowledge that you are contributing to the environment by […]
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Jul
Jul
It is a common fact that dogs become unwell when left in a hot car, as well as animals struggling in high temperatures. Around 3.2 million households got a new pet in 2020. The UK estimates it will have 12 million dogs in 2021. The majority of the people are unaware of the laws to […]
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Jul
Jul
The government initiated the six-month MOT extension at the start of the coronavirus epidemic in March 2020. It pushed back critical repair work as customers did not send their cars for repairs. A MOT managing director said that garages were surprised by how some customers damaged their cars during the extension. According to the director, […]
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Jun
Jun
We are going to look at the most common reasons for summer breakdowns and offer advice on how to prevent them. Following are five of the most common reasons for breakdowns in the summer of 2018. We have also offered tips on how to prevent them. Following them should help you stay on track for […]
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Jun
Jun
A new study from GoCompare Car Insurance shows that millions of road users are confused about how MOT works. Drivers with vehicles older than 3 year old should test their vehicles every year. This is to ensure they are roadworthy and safe to drive. This year, 2.3 million cars are due their first test. The […]
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May
May
You would expect electric cars to be more expensive to service and maintain than their petrol or diesel counterparts. However EV’s require less time in the garage and therefore have less impact on your wallet. Which EV parts need servicing? The EVs do not require much attention. Petrol and diesel engines have thousands of moving […]
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May
May
New research by fast-fit chain Kwik Fit revealed that approximately two million vehicles may be driving illegally on UK roads. They are driving without a valid MOT. Kwik Fit cited the figures from DVSA. It is estimated that one out of 5 vehicles (19.5 percent) that were still eligible for a six-month MOT extension during […]
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Apr
Apr
Everyone should book a car service once a year or every 12,000 miles. Sometimes we miss the garage tour due to some reason. Thankfully, our cars have a lot of ways that we know they need some ‘TLC’. It is quicker for motorists to recognize the signs to prevent small defects from developing into larger […]
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Apr
Apr
According to the DVSA, millions of motorists can be fined for missing their MOT test. This can be avoided by signing up for the free service. Research by DVSA DVSA warned that 15 percent of the vehicles arrived late for their MOT test in August, which rose to 28 percent by December. This was alleviated […]
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