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My car failed its MOT – now what? Category: MOT | Published: 05.05.2022

Figures from the Department for Transport show that around one in three vehicles fails its MOT first time.  Most cars fail because of minor faults. These can be annoying. but they are usually quick and easy to sort out.  Sometimes failures are more serious, or a car will fail for multiple reasons. These problems are […]

Bridge works on Watson Street Category: Miscellaneous | Published: 22.10.2021

As we reported the other day, there’s been all sorts of action going on outside Duffy Motors this week. Apologies for any disruption to anyone bringing their car in – its a pity we weren’t given any warning! Anyway here’s some pictures of the fun.

Why you should be using air con in winter Category: Driving | Published: 22.10.2021

Air conditioning doesn’t just help keep your car cool on hot days. In winter, air-con can help protect you from air pollution and keep you safe and comfortable when driving. Switching your air conditioner on from time to time during the coldest months of the year can also help you avoid a large repair cost. […]

How to Prevent an MOT Fail Category: MOT | Published: 17.05.2021

Vehicles fail their MOT for small issues that could’ve been easily avoided pre-test. You may be alarmed to find out what can fail an MO, as some issues really are quite minor. Why not organise an MOT checklist before the date of inspection to ensure your vehicle is in the best possible condition? This will […]

Must Have Electric Cars 2020 Category: Industry news | Published: 10.12.2020

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more mainstream, and it is only going to continue as major cities are looking to introduce restrictions for which kind of vehicles are able to enter city centres. The main drawback that has prevented electric cars from selling in greater numbers, is that they haven’t been able to compete respectively […]

Top 10 Hybrid Cars 2020 Category: Industry news | Published: 12.11.2020

Not so long ago, hybrid cars were seen as the choice for taxi drivers looking to save money on fuel costs. However, with more and more models joining the market, they are becoming a mainstream alternative to conventional combustion engine vehicles. Many consumers prefer the hybrid option to fully electric cars as it eliminates range anxiety, whilst being economical. Knowing […]