Manchester is plagued by traffic. Roadworks on Regent Road, Deansgate, Chester Road and Chorlton Road are a source of endless frustration for commuting motorists. The traffic problems came to a head in October when a Manchester United Home game brought the city centre to a standstill Jose Mourinho had to walk the final few-hundred yards […]
Where to Get a Coffee Fix During Your City Centre MOT
When you bring your car for an MOT or service at Duffy Motors, you’ll need to leave your car with us for at least an hour before you can get on your way. Fortunately, because Duffy Motors is a city centre garage, there are lots of things that you can do to pass the time […]
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 […]
How to Save Money Servicing Your Car
We know, we know. There are a hundred things you would rather spend your hard-earned money on than some meaningless service. But a regular service plan actually helps you save in the long run. Having a professional technician check your car regularly is the best way to stop small problems developing into expensive ones. Regular […]
Watch out for these ‘unnecessary’ charges at your garage
New research reveals that British drivers are overspending about £90 per vehicle on unnecessary repair work and garage up-sells. A general lack of knowledge about car repairs and servicing contributed to the overspend, which costs nation’s car drivers a collective £3.4 billion annually, according to roadside fixers Green Flag. Green Flag also revealed the most […]
The High-Tech Ways Thieves Can Steal Your Car
Marijus Gruzinskas was sentenced to two years in prison this week for using ‘sophisticated’ technology to steal 12 vehicles in three months. The 29-year-old of Claughton Avenue, Crewe, stole vehicles from across Cheshire and Greater Manchester, using technology to gain access to cars before cloning keys for the vehicles once he was inside. Detective Sergeant […]
Car Repair Bills Could Be 10% Higher with Hard Brexit
British drivers could see annual car service and repair bills rise by 10% if the UK leaves the European Union without a trade deal, an industry body has warned. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that tariffs on parts and other trade barriers arising from a hard Brexit. Hard Brexit is beginning […]
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cars to Maintain
Data compiled by WhoCanFixMyCar.com reveals which cars are the cheapest and which are the most expensive to maintain and repair in the UK. The repair quote comparison site compared maintenance costs across six categories – luxury and non-premium hatchbacks, luxury and non-premium saloons and luxury and non-premium SUVs. Peugeot made the most expensive cars to […]
Duffy’s Weekend Away at Silverstone
Duffy Motors celebrated a key milestone earlier this month and, to celebrate, the team organised an away weekend watching Formula 1 action at Silverstone. July marks ten years since Lee Atkinson bought Duffy Motors. The gaffer arranged the British Grand Prix trip to thank all the staff who have helped transform the garage into what […]
Car insurance premiums fall sharply
The average cost of car insurance cover has fallen from £847 in mid- 2017 to £752 this year. Comparison website Confused.com said that the 11% drop in premiums was due to a reversal of changes of the Ogden rate, which is used to calculate compensation for serious injuries. “The end is in sight for the […]