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  • As many as 68% of cars have underinflated tyres 23 Jun 2011 (News)
    and braking performance than those with the correct pressure. Additionally, fuel economy is decreased when driving on underinflated tyres. Overcompensating for low pressures is also a problem, with 14% of cars being driven with at least one overinflated tyre. Overinflated tyres wear unevenly and more
  • Seat checks 'to avoid winter discontent' 4 Dec 2007 (News)
    The worry of winter motoring for drivers is to be eliminated by automobile manufacturer Seat, the firm has claimed. According to the company, its Seasonal Safety Check includes a 32-point visual inspection in addition to battery and brake assessments "for a reasonable price
  • New VW Golf 1.6 Match From Just £13,519 3 Oct 2006 (News)
    and gear knob and hand brake grip, front centre armrest, MFSW and a MP3 connector. All these are UK supplied and warranted, VED for 12 months and delivered:- Golf 1.6 Match 5drs £13,519 Golf 1.6 Match auto 5drs £14,687 Golf 1.9 Tdi Match 5drs £14,430
  • New Galaxy TDI 115 Diesels Just £15,000 29 Apr 2005 (News)
    of metallic colours available. Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDi 115 Silver £15,000 OTR save £4,295 Ford Galaxy 2.3 16v Silver £14,183 OTR save £4,107 Specification includes 16" Alloy wheels, Metallic paint, Privacy glass, Curtain airbags, Anti-lock brakes (ABS
  • Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer’s Camaro SS heads to auction 12 Nov 2019 (News)
    . Work didn’t stop there and with plans for decent quarter-mile times, the suspension, springs, anti-roll bars and anti-tramp bars were either added, rebuilt or upgraded in a bid to keep the axle located under hard acceleration. Increased power meant better brakes were required
  • Two Stingray Corvettes and one C1 in Historics 22nd September Auction. 2 Sep 2018 (News)
    1966 Corvette C2 manual roadster was restored in 2014 with its entire fibreglass body sandblasted and repainted. Suspension and braking were overhauled with new parts and new seals fitted throughout its 350 V8. Inside the car is all original and so is the soft top convertible roof. The car came
  • Classic cars set for MoT exemption 16 May 2018 (News)
    , the overall pass rate for all the years combined was 85.2 per cent. And in some ways, this does make sense. Classic cars tend to cover fewer than 3000 miles a year. They’re also much easier to work on, which means the driveway mechanic can keep the brakes in check as well as perform basic
  • A Grand Monday: BMW 5-series Touring £795 4 Jan 2016 (News)
    in April 2015 I carried out a refresh with new KYB shocks and springs, top mounts and genuine BMW parts making up the rest of the kit. ‘For the MOT in 2014 I had two rear sub-frame bushes, two rear anti-roll bar links, one flexi brake hose, two brake pipes and fittings, two front tie rod arm
  • Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New C-Class Coupe on the way 15 Sep 2015 (News)
    infotainment system, voice control and Mercedes-Benz’s Artico fake leather for the seats. Safety kit includes Attention Assist drowsiness detection, radar cruise control, high-speed braking assist, low speed automatic braking, and self-parking. It’s not clear which of this is standard, as yet
  • Four Million Euro 300SLs in Bonham's Mercedes-Benz Auction 11 Mar 2015 (News)
    Mercedes Benz 300SL roadster prices have recently been going through the roof. In January 2015, a 1961 disc-braked example with the desirable alloy block engine made €920,000. On 28 March, three pristine examples, plus an SL 'gullwing' will go under the hammer
  • Geneva Motor Show 2014: Facelifted Volkswagen Polo revealed 4 Mar 2014 (News)
    new alloy wheel designs complete the look. All revised Polo models will come with an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as standard which automatically brakes the vehicle after a collision to minimise the chance or consequences of a second impact. A new optional Sport Select suspension
  • Honda debuts new Civic Tourer 10 Sep 2013 (News)
    flying forward under heavy braking. Those who buy the lower spec model still get the mounting points for the net and so can buy it as an accessory. Another smart touch is an underfloor compartment for the tonneau cover – useful if you’re buying furniture and forget to leave it at home
  • Renault Launches Seriously Cut Price Bizu Range 20 Jan 2011 (News)
    the standard Expression. For comfort and safety, every Bizu comes fitted with ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), Brake Assist and electric front windows. They also feature Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calls on the move and aux input for plugging in the latest tunes. Turning
  • Nissan Pixo Comes in at Under £6,000 6 Apr 2009 (News)
    doors, power steering, anti-lock brakes with EBD and Brake Assist, driver and passenger airbags, ISOFIX child seat fixings, CD player with MP3 reader, 14" steel wheels and a rear wiper. Other standard features include a rear parcel shelf, tilt adjustable steering column and no fewer than four cup
  • New 2006 Renault Megane CCs Just £11,495 1 Apr 2006 (News)
    Brake Distribution) Brake Assist Driver And Front Passenger Two Stage Auto Adaptive Airbags Remote Central Locking Front/Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners Front Lateral Airbag Keyless entry With Renault Card
  • Up to £276 For a Franchised Dealer Oil Change 27 Feb 2006 (News)
    charge. Five litres of Optima fully synthetic performance engine oil costs £23.44 compared to £88.15 for the equivalent oil at some franchises. A kit has been developed to encourage motorists to carry out their own proper engine oil changes and other basic tasks, such as brake
  • Reliability Index Names Most Reliable Superminis 25 Jan 2006 (News)
    reflection of the true price of keeping a car on the road. The supermini database is 45,000 Warranty Direct policies. The Sunderland-built old-shape Nissan Micra records reliability Index Rating of just 7.99, presenting an average bill of £88.83 to the owner. Brake problems account for 73
  • 12 Month Mercedes CLK car leasing deal from £299.99 13 Dec 2005 (News)
    * Electric Mirrors * Electric Folding Mirrors * Alarm / Immobiliser * ½ Leather Trim * Anti-Lock Brakes * Electronic Stability * Brake Assist
  • 12/18/24 Month Honda Jazz Offers from £149 a month 21 Jun 2005 (News)
    5dr @ £157.76 Inc vat - 18 Months / 8kpa Personal Contract Hire - Honda Jazz 1.2 S 5dr @ £158.66 Inc vat - 24 Months / 8kpa Specification Includes: 3 Yr/90000 Warranty ABS + EBD + Brake Asst CD Tuner
  • Advent Calendar Competition Day 17 Prize- Haynes Land Rover Manual 17 Dec 2017 (News)
    photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, the MoT, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier. For more information on this and other Haynes products
 

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