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Motoring Book Review: the latest must-have motoring booksPublished: 30/08/2013 08:47:00
From building your own kit car’s brakes to modifying a sports car’s suspension, the latest motoring books are set to go down a storm. Motortrades Insight picks a selection of three great must-have books for motoring and motorcycle enthusiasts.How to Build & Modify.
More effort needed by councils to reduce potholesPublished: 29/08/2013 12:28:00
Councils need to commit to long term funding to see progress with the UK’s pothole crisis, according to road safety charity IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). The IAM recently surveyed local highway authorities to chart progress on implementing the key recommenda.
Only half of motorists realise cost of labour is covered by warrantyPublished: 21/08/2013 12:03:00
A survey of 2,000 British car owners has revealed that almost half of motorists mistakenly think their extended warranty cover doesn’t include the labour costs involved to c.
Energy efficiency in the motoring industry: latest infrared paint drying systems can save bodyshops thousands on utility billsPublished: 19/08/2013 16:16:00
The latest infrared paint drying systems look set to establish new benchmarks for energy saving and efficiency throughput levels. “Most indigenous spraybooths take five.
Flash for Cash: the insurance scam costing drivers £392millionPublished: 16/08/2013 12:18:00
It is the latest dirty tactic used by criminal gangs to net tens of thousands of pounds, while often risking causing death or injury to the victim. ‘Flash for cash’, as it has been dubbed, is allowing criminal gangs to make money by making false personal injury claim.
Australian automotive industry makes significant repair information deal with Thatcham ResearchPublished: 14/08/2013 13:43:00
Thatcham Research has revealed it has signed a £2 million, five year deal with Australian insurer Suncorp Group to provide repair methods and times to vehicle repairers and .
226,803 uninsured drivers: the shocking number of motorists breaking the lawPublished: 29/07/2013 13:08:00
226,803 drivers in the UK have points on their licence for driving without insurance, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the IAM (Institute of Advanced M.
AA president Edmund King on deadly potholesPublished: 24/07/2013 00:56:00
The AA’s president Edmund King had his Mercedes E-Class wrecked by potholes earlier this year, as he was filling it with petrol in the Hertfordshire town of St Albans, when the whole front of the estate collapsed.Now, the outspoken boss has told Motortrades Insight the tru.
Modern Jaguars could become classics in distant future despite being ‘less fun to drive’Published: 23/07/2013 23:31:00
Modern Jaguars are less fun to drive but could well become classics in the distant future, according to one of the world’s leading Jaguar restoration specialists. “Less.
Morris Minor Series (Part Three): the economics of restoring Morris MinorsPublished: 22/07/2013 10:02:00
Morris Minors are relatively easy to restore in comparison with other classic cars, but Tim Brennan, Company Director at Charles Wares Morris Minor Centre, believes the majo.
Morris Minor Series (Part Two): the many challenges of restoring a Morris MinorPublished: 19/07/2013 09:59:00
From traditional panel beating and welding to paint re-spraying and trim work, it goes without saying that it would be challenging to restore a Morris Minor to its former gl.
Morris Minor Series (Part One): What makes these little cars so popular?Published: 18/07/2013 00:20:00
As the elderly population in the UK gradually increases, are more people buying Morris Minors as an affordable classic car to enjoy in retirement?Tim Brennan, Company Direct.
EXCLUSIVE: The Real Arthur Dent - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy star Simon Jones on his love of cars and motoringPublished: 17/07/2013 06:21:00
Andy Hollingworth ArchiveSince Douglas Adam’s Arthur Dent took the nation by storm in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, thousands of Britons continue to be seen changing.
Government must fuel UK automotive ambition after 'thrilling' British Grand Prix, says MPPublished: 09/07/2013 12:42:00
Just two weeks ago, the world’s fiercest and fastest racing drivers returned to Silverstone for what turned out to be a thrilling British Grand Prix. While our exceptional B.
Money-saving motorists who replace tyres with used and part-worn ones are ‘putting lives at risk’Published: 25/06/2013 00:41:00
Drivers in and around Bristol looking to save money by replacing their car tyres with used part worn versions are putting their own lives and that of other road users’ in da.
Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason witnesses Audi’s Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish and Loïc Duval drive to victory in fatal Le Mans racePublished: 24/06/2013 13:18:00
On the 90th anniversary of Le Mans 24 Hours, there was a tragic death from the start of the world’s most famous endurance race on Saturday, when Aston Martin driver Allan Si.
Classic Aston Martin heritage showroom opens in Newport PagnellPublished: 20/06/2013 09:41:00
After two years of refurbishment, a Heritage Showroom has opened at Aston Martin Works - the historic home of the iconic British brand. For the first time heritage cars will be sold directly from its Newport Pagnell base, allowing customers to draw on the vast knowled.
Cheapest Van Insurance and Road Tax: the most economical vans for small businessesPublished: 29/05/2013 11:49:00
With thousands of entrepreneurial Britons choosing to start up their own businesses every year, the market for small vans remains strong. Here, we pick a selection of some o.
How to claim for whiplash injury: real-life story of an honest individual who nearly made a whiplash claim - Part TwoPublished: 21/05/2013 15:27:00
Many whiplash claimants are painted by insurance companies as being the ones behind the rise in car insurance premiums – costing drivers an additional £118 annually accordin.
BMW i3 and BMW i8 UK dealers revealed, as interest in ultra-modern city cars remains ‘extremely high’Published: 20/05/2013 13:15:00
BMW today revealed its network of UK dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company’s revolutionary new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobil.
Road Safety Insight: Councillors deem potholes as ‘annoying, common and uncontrollable’Published: 29/04/2013 18:07:00
The top road safety priority for local councillors is improving road surfaces and reducing potholes, according to a survey conducted by road safety charity, the Institute of.
Millions of motorists neglecting squealing and spongy brakesPublished: 11/04/2013 17:43:00
BRITISH drivers are suffering from a major braking crisis, with a new report revealing that over five million motorists have damage or significant wear to the brakes on their cars.The new research shows that 15 per cent admit to having some sign of brake damage. Worr.
Honda replicates ‘rough’ British roads on Japanese test track in effort to ensure cars are robust enough for pothole BritainPublished: 10/04/2013 11:56:00
HONDA is taking extraordinary measures to prepare its new vehicles for Britain's roads – by creating test tracks to replicate the UK's terrible road surfaces, Exaro, the inv.
Ford Transit Courier: All-New compact van makes world debut at Birmingham’s Commercial Vehicle ShowPublished: 09/04/2013 10:33:00
It may look like an ordinary van from the outside but inside, we discover a comfortable front compartment with plenty of room for transporting goods.The Ford Transit Courier.
BTCC Championship-winning Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden to bounce back from ‘a rough weekend’Published: 02/04/2013 14:34:00
Honda Yuasa Racing stars Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden bounced back from a difficult start to the opening round of the 2013 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship by tak.
Bridge Mill Motors – Cheshire’s leading Aston Martin specialist goes the extra mile to repair and service owners’ carsPublished: 28/03/2013 17:33:00
As luxury British car maker Aston Martin adds more new and innovative technologies to its cars, Bridge Mill Motors, the North of England’s leading independent Aston Martin r.
Pothole Wars: motorists brace for 25 years of worsening weather, potholes and dodging mini-cratersPublished: 26/03/2013 11:35:00
Potholes are destroying the finances of Britain’s hard-working drivers - motorists who are being forced into balancing their finances to pay for car repairs and food for the.
DVB AUTOMOTIVE - Chris Tarrant, Ian Wright and a Ferrari F40: Life looks good for garage ownerPublished: 26/03/2013 09:41:00
FROM repairing Who Wants to Be a Millionaire host Chris Tarrant's family car to Ian Wright's Jaguar XKR, David Brown has grown his young business into an astoundin.
Tim Offen Motors - Internet could bring new hope to struggling business, explains Northamptonshire garage ownerPublished: 25/03/2013 13:42:00
A GARAGE owner from Northamptonshire has told how business is so low, he is hoping the internet will boost its profile and bring an array of fresh customers."I haven't.
Fuel duty frozen for drivers as automotive industry displays its proposals for transport and roadsPublished: 20/03/2013 15:54:00
With Chancellor George Osborne announcing his 2013 budget today, motorists want cheaper road tax, reduced fuel duty, cheaper company car tax, investment to fix the milli.
MOT Test ‘is becoming stricter’ with ‘more reasons to fail’ than ever beforePublished: 20/03/2013 10:36:00
The MOT test is becoming 'stricter', according to Alan Wilson, Head of Testing Schemes Management at VOSA, the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency."It's getting more compre.
VOSA’s MOT Test Head warns motorists to check their tyres and lights before taking their car for an MOT TestPublished: 19/03/2013 16:19:00
Tyres, headlamps and signalling lights: lifesavers in short. And while so easy to maintain, many drivers still fail on these simple checks. Alan Wilson, Head of Testing Sche.
One million motorists delay repairing accident damage on their carsPublished: 18/03/2013 12:39:00
New research has suggested that in excess of one million motorists are driving on Britain's roads with accident-damaged vehicles.Tens of thousands may be unaware that the sa.
Scotland's drivers worst hit by suspension failures, as councils fail to keep roads Pothole-FreePublished: 14/03/2013 13:20:00
SCOTLAND has the six worst maintained counties for road maintenance, resulting in drivers having to shell out thousands of pounds to repair damaged suspension.With the.
Q & A with leading classic car specialist Peter WallmanPublished: 28/02/2013
He's one of the world's leading car specialists and is especially knowledgeable on cars from the '50s and '60s. He previously spent nearly two decades in the international advertising industry, based out of New York, London and Milan. It was in Milan that he gained experie.
Consumers urged to do research to avoid 'villain' car dealersPublished: 12/02/2013
DRIVERS are being warned they must conduct their own vehicle history checks before buying from independent garages, according to vehicle information experts."Too many people are buying cars at face value, leaving them vulnerable to attack from unscrupulous sellers, inclu.
Mr Bean forces insurers to pay £910k for smashed up carPublished: 08/02/2013
Known for his passionate love of fast cars, Rowan Atkinson, who crashed his £2m McLaren F1 into a tree two years ago, has made his insurers pay up to fix the car. And while no driver should ever sympathise with profiteering insurers, it provides hope for consume.
Engine oil for 'more discerning driver' increases power by up to five per centPublished: 31/01/2013
AFTER winning motorsport's Oscar-equivalent accolade for innovation, Millers Oils' David McCann has spoken of the challenges faced in creating a new product and the future o.
Pothole Britain is a 'third world road network' with second - class asphaltPublished: 28/01/2013
MOTORISTS are being warned to brace themselves for months of misery after councils across the country close off lanes to repair the damage caused by the snow and ice.With a .
MINI specialists set to benefit from increased online exposurePublished: 22/01/2013
TO CELEBRATE the momentous achievement by MINI in winning the gruelling and highly competitive Dakar Rally for the second consecutive year, leading automotive directory Motortrades.co.uk announced it has launched a new category for MINI specialists.It aims to promote.
'Road Trip': OAP gang-of-four to drive around world in The Ultimate ChallengePublished: 22/01/2013
AN ENTHUSIASTIC gang of four elderly gentlemen, all aged over 70, are to take on the greatest motoring challenge on earth - in a bid to raise thousands for good causes.The U.
Failing to do winter checks could 'end in disaster' after clocks go back one hourPublished: 01/01/2013
MOTORISTS are being warned that if they cut corners on car maintenance prior to winter, the consequences could be costly. As temperatures drop and conditions worsen acros.
