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 […]
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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 […]
A Growing Problem: Manchester Pothole Hotspots
Potholes are becoming an increasing problem in Manchester. The recent bout of extreme weather has lead to more holes appearing in roads across the city, causing more damage to vehicles and posing a safety risk. The RAC has warned that the Beast from the East has left a legacy of potholes in its wake, claiming […]
Independent garages 18% cheaper than franchised dealers
Research has found that independent garages are, on average, 18% cheaper than main franchised dealers. Analysis by Who Can Fix My Car found that the main dealers, which are popular amongst new car owners are significantly more expensive for certain types of work. Separate analysis carried out by consumer magazines Which? and What Car found […]
Why the cheapest MOT will cost you more in the long run
When is the cheapest MOT not really the cheapest MOT? When a shameless garage owner charges you hundreds of pounds of unnecessary repairs. Your last expensive MOT failure only feels like it was a few months ago, but the time has come again and you are hoping for a clean bill of health. You drive […]
What to watch out for when buying a used car
What to watch out for when buying a used car We all know the age old cliché about the second hand car dealer, count your fingers and all that. Fortunately, these days there are far more scrupulous dealers than there are unscrupulous. At Duffy Motors, we give the same high quality customer service to car […]
Hybrid cars will soon be a no-brainer – they need to get a bit better looking first
Duffy Motors owner and veteran wheel man Lee Atkinson thinks there’s only one thing holding back a hybrid revolution – ugly looks. Manchester garage owner and motoring industry veteran Lee Atkinson thinks hybrid vehicles will soon take over the streets of this city and the country, just as soon as the manufacturers start making some better […]