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 […]
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What’s the problem with smart motorways?
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 […]
What you need to know about your MOT during Lockdown
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 […]
Car theft on the rise in the UK
Insurance claims are made every 6 minutes as a result of car theft in the UK, with the main concerns being over keyless vehicles. £376m worth of pay-outs were made in 2018 according to members of The Association of British Insurers, this is an increase of 29% from 2017. While there is no specific percentage […]
Motorists Could Soon Pay a Toll Driving Through City Centre
Greater Manchester’s councillors have agreed to introduce a new clean air zone. Under new proposals, buses, lorries and taxis could face fines of as much as £100 per day, should their vehicles not meet clean air guidelines. However, it won’t just be just commercial vehicles which will be forced to pay fines if they don’t […]
Serious Motorists: Get Your Winter Health Check Booked In
Winter officially lands in the UK a few days before Christmas. After a relatively mild winter season last year, many motorists may have been lulled into a false sense of security for 2020. But you need to be aware of the threat of wintery conditions, particularly if you do a lot of driving. If you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Protect your car batteries this winter
We are deep into winter now, which means that your batteries are at risk. The cold is especially bad news for car batteries, affecting the chemicals that fire up the engine, and when there is also frost and ice to contend with, you really don’t want to find yourself on the front drive in the […]