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 […]
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Top 10 Hybrid Cars 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 […]
Petrol vs Diesel vs Hybrid Cars: Which is better?
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 […]
2020’s Top 10 Best-Selling Cars
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 […]
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 […]
Greater Manchester Roads Scarred by More Than 5,600 Potholes
There’s a curse on Greater Manchester’s streets. Roads in and out of England’s second city are pockmarked with more than 5,600 potholes, new research suggests. The increase in potholes represents a serious risk of personal injury and car damage. Using data from fixmystreet.com, the research shows that the total number of potholes across Greater Manchester […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunday road closures: Greater Manchester Marathon
More than 13,000 runners will take to the streets of Greater Manchester on Sunday bringing road closures to large parts of Trafford. Road closures and diversion routes will be in place around Old Trafford, Stretford, Sale, Timperley, Altrincham and Urmston as the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon and Half Marathon come to town. One key road […]
Car Stolen from Rochdale Halfords… during its MOT
Emma Shepherd’s distinctive VW Golf was stolen from Halfords’ Rochdale Autocentre, while it had its MOT test. Emma has expected a call to say her £11,000 Golf had passed its MOT late in February. Instead, the medical worker answered the phone to be told that her personalised car had been stolen from the MOT test centre. […]