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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Mar
Mar
According to DVSA, road users will be able to take driving lessons in England for about two weeks before the resumed tests. DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) stated that the driving lessons would start from April 12 in just four weeks. Tests will later be conducted after ten days on April 22 as the […]
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Feb
Feb
Cars are highly complex devices combining sophisticated mechanical and electronic components. There is much that can go wrong. Here are the most common causes of the breakdown. The battery The number one cause of a vehicle breakdown is a flat or faulty battery. This is usually indicated by either complete silence or the starter motor’s […]
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Jan
Jan
Every car over the age of three years old needs an annual MOT test to ensure it is safe for the road. If your car fails the test, it will have to be repaired to fit the standards. There are a number of checks which you can do yourself at home, regardless of your ability, which […]
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May
May
Spencer’s MOT and Service Centre, we have commissioned a local cleaning company to provide an interior disinfectant clean for cars in aid of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. For a small charitable donation, you are able to visit Spencer’s MOT and Service Centre on the morning of Saturday 6th June for […]
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May
May
As more and more people avoid public transport and start to complete journeys in their own vehicles we want to ensure your cars are safe, particularly if they have not been used for a while. Some things to look for include flat batteries, flat tyres and brake pads getting stuck. To help make keeping your […]