TRACKER, the expert in Stolen Vehicle Recovery, or SVR, are celebrating their 20th anniversary of protecting owners from the ever present threat of car theft and also reuniting owners with their stolen vehicles. Not only is TRACKER the leading provider in the UK of SVR solutions, they have also forged important working relationships with police […]
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Dave Crinson, the Head of Fleet at Michelin, has issued a warning to all drivers against becoming too complacent with their tyre pressures in the wake of the introduction of TPMS; Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems. This electronic safety device, that became a mandatory inclusion in November 2012 on all newly homologated cars, effectively monitors pressure […]
First ever ‘three-box’ A3 variant set to join the UK range offering generous passenger and luggage space in a compact footprint. All-new A3 Saloon range available to order later this month priced from £24,275 OTR to £28,105 OTR – UK deliveries from autumn 2013. Two TFSI petrol engines and one TDI at launch – 1.4 […]
An investigation has shown that, using CCTV to capture errant motorists, the councils are using new methods of giving out fines in an effort to meet certain targets. In the last 20 years, the number of drivers on the road has increased by 30%, and the number if fines have also increased substantially, sparking fears […]
The Government has announced that it is introducing special dedicated courts, across the country, to deal with cases which involve speeding, and driving without insurance. With over half a million motorists’ cases occurring every year, serious and complex cases are getting less attention from the magistrates. Most of the motorists do not report for their […]
A Shell Drivers’ Club loyalty card with £20 worth of points on it is available for just £10. If you go onto the homepage of www.offeroftheday.co.uk, the offer is one of the top ones currently available. It can be spent on fuel at any Shell service station. The deal ends on the 27th May and […]
According to a research study by leading vehicle re-marketing firm BCA, fuel costs continue to be a premier concern for motorists, despite many leading supermarkets dropping pump prices at their outlets. The results showed that 75% of motorists cited fuel as their major concern, while over 33% were dismayed that the government was not taking […]
A new Service and MOT business that is backed by the government has been launched online, and it offer great savings for every car owner in the country. Approved Garages boasts more than 350 garages throughout the mainland UK that are industry approved, and there are more joining every day. This new and simple service […]
The smart car has now been around for more than a decade, but despite this fact it still manages to get second looks from drivers and pedestrians when it hits the streets as it is a very distinctive site on any road or highway. The smart car was originally created by Nicholas Hayek who is […]
car2go comes to Birmingham on 8 May with 250 cars Free-floating Home Area of 21 square miles Use a smart for 35 pence per minute – all-in, no hidden charges car2go members now have a choice of smarts in Birmingham and London Car2go, the easy to use car sharing service which is a collaboration between […]