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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Don’t get ripped off when buying a second hand car
Buying a car second hand? There are some simple steps that you can take to avoid buying a car that’s been seriously damaged, stolen or illegally customised. Getting stuck with a lemon is everyone’s worst fear when buying second hand. But if you follow the tips laid out in this blog post then you give […]
Strict new MOT rules are here – will your car pass its next test?
Tough new MOT rules arrive on Sunday 20th May, but RAC research shows that 50% of drivers are still confused about the shake-up. It’s the most significant change to the MOT test since it was introduced in 1960, introducing tougher emissions rules for diesel cars, new failure categories and some new checks and exemptions. […]
Potholes cost drivers £1m a month
Drivers and insurers are spending £1m a month on repairing car damage caused by potholes. The AA claims that a ‘pothole epidemic’ cost insurers £4.2 million in the first four months of 2018. That’s more than was spent in all of 2017. The motorists’ organisation labelled the situation a “national embarrassment”. The Department for Transport […]
Bank Holiday Car Safety Checklist
This May Bank Holiday will be the hottest on record. These ‘pre-flight’ checks will help you and your family stay safe on the busy roads.
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. […]
Comparing maintenance costs for German cars
British drivers love German cars. The UK is the largest EU sales market for German suppliers and Britain is the biggest destination for German car parts. Although they tend to hold their value compared with cars from other countries, German cars are usually a little more expensive to buy. But what about the running and […]