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BEWARE OF CAT NAPPING

Sun, 31 Aug 2008

The AA is receiving increasing numbers of reports of customers whose catalytic converter and or fuel has been stolen, often with additional...

Industry Backing Against Rip-Off Garages

Sun, 31 Aug 2008

The motor industry has launched a robust new code of practice to improve the standards of garages across the country, addressing complaints...

Service and Repair Code Gets OFT Approval

Sun, 31 Aug 2008

The Motor Industry Service and Repair Code – which is backed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Retail Motor...

MAKE YOUR FUEL AND YOUR ENGINE LAST LONGER

Sat, 30 Aug 2008

With the credit crunch looming and soaring fuel prices not showing any signs of abating, it's time for Britain's drivers to start thinking about...

MIRRORS FOR HEAVY LORRIES – FTA COMPLIANCE GUIDE

Tue, 26 Aug 2008

The European Union has introduced regulations designed to increase lorry safety by improving the standards of drivers’ mirrors. The directive aims...

FUEL DUTY FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES – THE FACTS

Fri, 22 Aug 2008

Despite the recent and welcome fall in the world price of oil, and thus diesel, the UK transport industry remains at a major competitive...

New Foreign Driving Guide From the IAM

Mon, 18 Aug 2008

Driving outside the UK just got a bit easier, as the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has published a one-stop, definitive guide to traffic...

CONFUSION OVER NEXT YEAR'S CAR TAX

Sat, 16 Aug 2008

Parker’s Guide has issued a press release contradicting the Government's own March 2008 Budget document. It has highlighted that the DVLA is...

Five Years for Careless Drivers Who Kill

Sat, 16 Aug 2008

Drivers who kill whilst avoidably distracted at the wheel will face prison under new careless driving laws that come into force on Monday 18...

Cheap Diesel Could Cost You Your Car

Fri, 15 Aug 2008

Fleet management company Masterlease is warning drivers over ‘silly season’ cost and corner cutting in direct response to the high price of fuel...

'Drivers not dumping cars as much'

Thu, 14 Aug 2008

Official statistics show a fall in the number of vehicles being dumped by motorists once they no longer have a use for them.According to the...

Flirty female drivers 'may keep clean licences'

Mon, 04 Aug 2008

Women motorists who chat up and act in a flirtatious manner towards traffic officials often do so to avoid a road conviction, according to...

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