The Latest News, Announcements And Rumours From The World Of Cars
Tired of worrying about the cost of repairs to your car? Fed up fretting about the quality of parts or labour used? Well these days are over, provided you own a Vauxhall. Thanks to Vauxhall’s new MasterFit scheme a range of common car repairs are now be available at a fixed price nationwide. MasterFit Repairs [...]
The cost of car insurance varies enormously according to your individual circumstances. Major factors include your age, address and driving record. And while these elements are either difficult or impossible to alter, there are several things that you can do to reduce the cost of your car insurance. So here are ten ways to cut [...]
A new consumer report by What Car magazine has revealed that motorists can reduce the cost of buying replacement parts for their car by up to 50%. Thanks to a change in the law, motorists now have greater freedom over where they take their car for a service. Drivers can also choose to fit lower-cost [...]
The cost of running a car is a serious concern for many people these days. VAT has increased recently, the MOT Test has been extended and MP’s have debated scrapping the planned 3p hike in fuel duty. As a result, many motorists want to select the most fuel efficient car, but manufacturers don’t make it [...]
With more than 110,000 signatures on the Fair Fuel ePetition, the House of Commons has been forced to consider scrapping the planned 3p per litre fuel duty hike in January. In addition to the widespread public support, 100 MPs have signed a motion calling for the Government to stop the increase. At the end of [...]
The Nissan Qashqai has been named the best used car of 2011 at the 34th What Car? Used Car Of The Year Awards. Praised for its styling, price and family-friendly cabin, it also offers a five star NCAP crash test rating, low running costs and reliability. The seven-strong judging panel involved people from all parts [...]
Nissan has given its popular Duke an eco-makeover to improve it’s green credentials and reduce running costs. Thanks to taller gearing, both the petrol and diesel versions will take you further between fill ups. Reduced co2 emissions will also cut your road tax bill. The Petrol Option Fuel economy on the 1.6-litre petrol engine with [...]
As the recession continues to reduce household incomes people are driving fewer miles at lower speeds. According to a survey of 3,000 people conducted by OnePoll for Manheim Auctions in August 2011, the state of the economy is altering the way people use their cars. Photo courtesy of Images_Of_Money 50% of motorists have cut [...]
The Vauxhall Ampera has won the What Car? Green Car of the year 2011 award. A total of nine green awards were dished out by the motoring magazine during the event which took place at the Battersea power station. What Car? Editor Chas Hallet praised their winner, stating “The Vauxhall Ampera represents a massive step [...]
Paying the congestion charge every day and road tax every year can leave your wallet feeling rather bruised. So why not take steps to avoid it? As of 2011, any car that emits less than 100 grams of carbon dioxide (Co2) per kilometre is exempt from both the congestion charge and road tax. If your [...]
