In a perfect world, an MOT test takes 60 minutes. But we usually ask customers to leave their car for a couple of hours to get everything done. This means that there’s more time to get set up and move cars in and out of the test centre. It also means that you shouldn’t be […]
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Activities to do while waiting for your Duffy MOT during the Festive period
Located in the city centre, Duffy Motors is proud of its location. You will find us in an old railway arch between the Gmex Centre and Beetham Tower, our garage is only a short drive away from major road links like the Mancunian Way, Princess Road and Chester Road. This convenient location also means that […]
Reminder Service: Never Miss Another MOT Test Date
Your MOT is your annual road-worthiness test that shows that your car is fit to drive. But in a recent AA poll, more than two million Brits have been late renewing their MOT by up to a week, while more than a million have forgotten for up to a month. With around one-third of all […]
Your Car Safety Test: Dashboard Warning Lights Quiz
Modern cars are packed with sensors to make sure your vehicle is behaving as it should. Even if your vehicle doesn’t have gadgets like heated seats and a Bluetooth-enabled radio, it will still have dashboard warning lights that will tell you if there is a fault with your car. Unfortunately, not everyone knows what these […]
Think You Can Still Pass Your Driving Theory Test?
Last year, less than half of the candidates that went for a driving theory test managed to pass. But evidence suggests that the test is getting harder. And some experts believe that only one-in-ten current drivers would be able to pass today’s theory test. Why not see how you measure up with this quiz, which […]
Watch Out for This Stealth Charge with PCP Car Finance
Personal contract purchase (PCP) is a popular way of financing a new car, with low monthly payments and the flexibility to keep or ditch the car after a short agreement period (usually two or three years). But because the arrangement is quite complex, it means car manufacturers can be sneaky and charge their customers more […]
Duffy Stars in Manchester International Festival
Anyone lucky enough to be attending Manchester International Festival’s Utopolis event this week may be paying a visit to our city centre garage. We are pleased to say that Duffy Motors is playing a supporting role in Manchester’s premier city festival, hosting Utopolis participants as they travel across the city centre. The streets of Manchester […]
This New Smart Motorway Rule Could Cost M60 Drivers £100 and 3 Points
The smart motorway signs and cameras covering a large section of the M60 and M62 have been fully operational for a little over six months now. And many drivers may be getting used to the variable speed limits and lane closure signs. But a new law could cost drivers money and points on their licence […]
The Cheapest Parking Spots in Manchester City Centre
Working from our Manchester City Centre location, we know how frustrating it can be to find cheap, reliable parking that’s close to your final destination. Some city centre parking firms will cost you well over £10 for the right to leave your car in a multi-storey eyesore. Thankfully though, there are still some places where […]
Greater Manchester Roads Scarred by More Than 5,600 Potholes
There’s a curse on Greater Manchester’s streets. Roads in and out of England’s second city are pockmarked with more than 5,600 potholes, new research suggests. The increase in potholes represents a serious risk of personal injury and car damage. Using data from fixmystreet.com, the research shows that the total number of potholes across Greater Manchester […]