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  3 Year Service Contract For September Citroens 26 Aug 2008 (News)
  the vehicle is purchased and with nothing further to pay, the costs of servicing and brake fluid change are covered for up to three years or until the specified mileage is reached. Citroën’s recommended Annual Service will also be included in the contract. Ideal for drivers with a low
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  210bhp for £16,995 17 Jul 2002 (News)
  force fed intercoolers, 18” alloy wheels, four-pot Brembo front brake callipers, faster steering at 2.5 turns lock to lock and SEAT’s Agile Chassis Concept (ACC) of special spring and damper rates and revised suspension geometry. ABS with EBA and TCS remain standard. And the ESP remains
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  Santa Fe Gets Diesel Option 10 Jul 2001 (News)
  windows and mirrors, alloy wheels and metallic paint. Kerb weight is 1,718kg; gross vehicle weight: 2,380kg and maximum braked towing weight 2,000kg. The on the road price is £16,999 including a three year warranty. Hyundai will launch a second new diesel
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  Hyundai's 7-Seater Goes Diesel 6 Jun 2001 (News)
  and a maximum braked towing weight of 1,550kg (unbraked 700kg). Standard equipment includes driver and passenger airbags, ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (important on an MPV), air-conditioning, electric front and rear windows and three 12 volt power sockets. List price
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  Tax Efficient Peugeot 607 11 Apr 2001 (News)
  and includes ABS with EBD and emergency brake assist, alloy wheels and climate control, but petrol and diesel SE versions are also available at £20,395 and £21,595. Other Peugeot 607n prices have been realigned with cuts of £700 to £1,700. The 607 2.2HDi SE now lists
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Kia upgrades its powertrains 7 Mar 2014 (News)
  . Kia's third-generation regenerative braking system is fitted to the upgraded Optima Hybrid. The new system is 1.2 kg lighter and is faster reacting with a new iBAU (Integrated Brake Actuation Unit) which cuts the time delay before the ABS is activated and shortens braking distance from 62 mph by 1.7
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  Mazda 6 Venture Edition: High Spec, Low Money 13 Apr 2012 (News)
  ' (hatchbacks and estate) Safety & Security All-disc braking system with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS
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  Will your car fail the new MoT? 14 May 2018 (News)
  are obviously under-inflated, if the brake fluid has been contaminated, fluid leaks posing an environmental risk, brake pad warning lights and if brake pads or discs are missing. Reversing lights on vehicles first used from 1 September 2009 will also be part of the MoT for the first time
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  Over 14 million damaged cars on the road, new research suggests 24 Sep 2021 (News)
  ) 3% 8 Exterior light not working (i.e. headlights, brake, reversing
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  Gorgeous Peugeot 404 Cabriolet in Historics 24th November Auction 30 Oct 2018 (News)
  brake callipers, brake servo, clutch and a re-upholstered interior. This exclusive Lancia is estimated at £95,000 to £120,000
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: Mercedes-Benz confirms new C-Class 14 Feb 2018 (News)
  bends, junctions or roundabouts.  Active braking will also be fitted as standard, applying the brakes when a rear or front end collision is detected. The system will also slow or stop the car if it detects crossing pedestrians and cyclists.  The 2018 C-Class estate
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  Ex-Barry Sheene 1985 Toyota Supra heads to auction 21 Jun 2017 (News)
  of the suspension, brakes, clutch and fuel lines. Fitted with a close-ratio five-speed gearbox in its original casing, the engine is good for 204bhp engine thanks to a DTA mapped injection which has been dyno tested by engine builder Ric Wood. The car has also been validated by 1985
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  October 2016 recall round up: Thousands of Jeep models called back over three different problems 2 Nov 2016 (News)
  operation in an accident, along with a warning light. SsangYong is recalling 1433 examples of the Tivoli to fix a potential fuel leak, though no fire risk is associated with the problem. The rest of the recalls affect limited numbers of vehicles – 28 Porsche 911s need brake inspections
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  New Volvo technology to monitor drivers 23 Mar 2014 (News)
  . Some of the current systems that can be included are lane keeping assistance, collision warning with full autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control with queue assist (which automatically accelerates and brakes when the vehicle in front does, and stays in lane by reading road markings
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  Confused.com launches Telematics 'app' 28 Aug 2012 (News)
  . Unfortunately, though, these insurance policies require you to have a ‘black box’ installed in your car that monitors things like speed, acceleration, braking, cornering force, types of road and time of day. These details are then passed on to the insurer, who will reward (or penalise) you
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  Modified Toyota GT86 at 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  engine previously used by GRMN in the iQ 130G MT, delivering 128bhp (95kW) and 180Nm. It also features a six-speed, close ratio transmission, uprated brakes, sports suspension and a tuned dual exhaust system. As well as hotter performance, the car gains a new look thanks to a full body kit
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  How to Drive in the Coming Snow 5 Dec 2011 (News)
  Only use the brake if you cannot steer out of trouble. Double or even triple your normal stopping distance from the vehicle in front so you are not relying on your brakes to be able to stop. It simply may not happen. It’s better to think ahead as you drive to keep moving
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  Aston Martin launches new Virage 23 Feb 2011 (News)
  Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes as standard. Powerful, resistant to fade and much lighter than conventional cast-iron discs, the CCM braking system means that not only is the overall vehicle weight reduced, but the weight saving at each wheel means a better balance between ride comfort and handling
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  BMW to Offer Winter Tyre Packages 4 Aug 2010 (News)
  summer tyres fitted by BMW provide excellent levels of grip, acceleration, braking, comfort and fuel economy in normal road conditions. However, once the outside air temperature gets nearer to freezing the rubber in summer tyres hardens, which detracts from their performance. In true wintry
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  LandRover Advice on How to Survive the Freeze 6 Feb 2009 (News)
  , electrics, fluids and brakes are checked and screen wash topped up to the correct level. A welcome reassurance when conditions become treacherous." However, not all drivers have the benefit of driving a Land Rover, so here are some general winter driving tips which may help should