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Petrol vs Diesel vs Hybrid Cars: Which is better? Category: Industry news | Published: 01.10.2020

Diesel cars have been favoured by motorists, due to their superior fuel economy and reduced car tax. However, new diesel cars no longer have this benefit. Additionally, concern over emissions from diesel cars is affecting new legislations, residual values are depreciating, and petrol and hybrid cars are becoming more and more fuel efficient. So, is […]

The Best Camper Converters Category: Miscellaneous | Published: 26.08.2020

With lockdown measures continuing to ease, many of us Brits are looking to holiday within the UK. As hotel rooms become harder to find a camper van is the perfect way for couples and families to travel up and down the country – but, they can be expensive to buy. However, another option is to […]

2020’s Top 10 Best-Selling Cars Category: Industry news | Published: 20.07.2020

With only 4,321 new cars being sold since April, due to the corona virus pandemic having a drastic impact on the car manufacturing industry, individual model sales have only increased slightly over the past month. However, this hasn’t stopped  many consumers as these cars in the list below they just cannot seem to stop buying. Ford […]

What’s the problem with smart motorways? Category: Miscellaneous | Published: 22.06.2020

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 […]

How to Look After Your Car When Its Not Being Used Category: Driving | Published: 22.05.2020

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 Category: Miscellaneous | Published: 21.04.2020

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 […]