Drivers caught disregarding driving laws can expect to fork out more for their insurance. Statistics show an extra 3 penalty points can see premiums rise by £209. Those receiving their first 3 points won’t see much of a change in premiums, with average insurance costs coming in at £746. However, for drivers who rack up […]
How long does an MOT test take?
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 […]
Why Aren’t People Buying New Cars?
The latest figures show that consumers are losing interest in making large purchases on credit. This isn’t a new trend in the automotive industry. There’s been a marked decline in people buying new cars since 2017. However, this wasn’t always the case. The march of the brand-new car seemed, at one time, to be unstoppable. Cheap finance […]
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 […]
Avoid An Unexpected Bill At The End of Your Car Lease
PCH (personal contract hire) dominates how we own cars in the UK. According to the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association, 64% of new vehicle contracts in 2018 were recorded as PCH – and it’s not hard to understand why. With flexible contract and mileage terms, ranging from 24 to 60 months, notable choice […]
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 […]
Don’t put off repairing your vehicle
Think you’re too busy to get your car fixed? Maybe you’re worried about the cost? Leaving car problems only makes them harder and more expensive to fix.
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 […]