Ask most people in Manchester what they think of the M60’s new ‘smart’ status and you’d probably get a barrage of complaints about it. The UK’s controversial smart motorways have come under renewed criticism amid safety concerns following a notable increase in the number of near misses and fatal accidents. An investigation by BBC Panorama […]
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How to Look After Your Car When Its Not Being Used
It’s hard to think of a time when Britain’s roads have been more barren. Data from car insurance experts, Admiral, found that average number of trips taken by motorists decreased by 54% in just the first week of lockdown. With the recent relaxation of safety measures, drivers across the UK may be tempted to get […]
What you need to know about your MOT during Lockdown
As of the 14th April, Duffy Motors is open for business. You can book in your vehicle in the normal way – either online here or by phone on 0161 834 4168. You can book in for any of our services, but the main reason we will be reopening is so that motorists can get […]
Driving Through Europe Tips
With the summer season now upon us and June’s weather being mixed to say the least, we’ll go out on a limb and speculate that there will be a fair number of tourists hitting the highway in search of sun, sea, sand, culture and relaxation. Driving holidays have persistently been placed at the top of […]
Driving home for Christmas? Check our festive driving tips.
We’re careering headlong towards Christmas, but we don’t want to be careering off the road at the same time. Because the twin hazards that face us at this time of year are the fact that a) the roads are becoming icy, plus b) the challenge of other drivers full of festive spirits(s) and the general […]
The Wrong Fuel – what to do!
It sounds like a scene from a Wallace & Gromit movie and indeed the consequences can be equally perilous. You’ve had a long day at work… or perhaps your mind is on the weekend’s derby game… you’re on the petrol station forecourt and you’ve realised that even though it’s called a petrol station you actually […]
Ready to go topless? Check our convertible tips before buying.
What a spring we are having! Royal Weddings, garden weeding and a big orange thing in the sky, that seems on almost permanent show. Suddenly, the roads are filled with very smug drivers of convertibles who have found themselves not only in the enviable position of being able to take down their car roofs, but […]
What to watch out for when buying a used car
What to watch out for when buying a used car We all know the age old cliché about the second hand car dealer, count your fingers and all that. Fortunately, these days there are far more scrupulous dealers than there are unscrupulous. At Duffy Motors, we give the same high quality customer service to car […]