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• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
  economy. They work either fully automatically or with driver control by nudge shift or paddle. Audi has re-named DSG 'S-Tronic'. VAG now offers a twin dry clutch DSG/S-Tronic with its smaller engines and a new twin wet clutch 7-speed DSG/S-Tronic for diesel engines with up to 500Nm torque. Ford
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  FAQ last updated 29-09-2017: From 1-10-2017 there are four new, more specific categories of insurance damage write off: A = must be crushed. B = can be broken for salvage of parts; cannot be put back on the road. S = structurally damaged but can
• OIL CHANGES: How often should I change the oil in my car? (FAQs)
  ). If the engine has a timing belt, change that every 4 years or every 40,000 miles, whichever comes first, unless the engine has no history of premature timing belt failures (Ford Zetec E and Zetec S engine timing belts generally exceed their design life of 80,000 miles, so can be changed at 6 years or 80,000
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  a reasonable time had elapsed before the Claimant intimated their rejection of the goods, so as to preclude rejection ( Sale of Goods Act 1979 , s.35). And whether the Defendant had accepted the Claimant’s rejection of goods by doing repairs without his authority, and whether
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  is a high end car hire specialist with cars on its books such as the Lamborghini Hurracan Spyder, Ferrari 488 Spyder, Mercedes S500 and S560 cabrios, Porsche 991 S cabrio, Maserati Grancabrio, Jaguar Tyupe convertible, Aurd R8 cabrio, and many, many others. SUVs include Range Rover Sport, Porsche Macan S
• NITROGEN IN CAR TYRES: What's the point of filling car tyres with Nitrogen? (FAQs)
  as a tyre inflation medium has been around since the early 70’s and has been used in applications which require safety or performance. The earthmoving industry use Nitrogen to prevent latent heat build-up as Nitrogen does not heat up as much as compressed air when a vehicle is in motion. Similarly
• INSURANCE: Which are the cheapest new cars to insure? (FAQs)
  Low Insurance Group Cars – all in the ABI Group 1 Chevrolet Matiz 5dr Hat 0.8 S 08 Chevrolet Matiz 5dr Hat 0.8 Se Au 08 Citroen C1 3dr Hat 1.0i 68 Code 08A Citroen C1 3dr Hat 1.0i Rhythm 08A Citroen C1 3dr Hat 1.0i Vibe
• SMART REPAIRS: Who repairs minor damage to my car, its trim and wheels? (FAQs)
  ' on 0800 028 7878, website www.chipsaway.co.uk ; or 'Dent Devils' on 0870 241 5679, website www.dentdevils.co.uk ) who will put you onto their nearest operator. You might also check out S.M.A.R.T.'s website
• SPEEDING OFFENCE CODES: What do the various endorsement codes mean? (FAQs)
  CU20Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of use of unsuitable vehicle or using a vehicle with parts or accessories (excluding brakes, steering or tyres) in a dangerous condition3 CU30Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)3 CU40Using a vehicle with defective steering3 CU50Causing
• SPEEDING DEFENCES 1. Is inadequate posting of a speed limit a valid defence to a speeding NIP? (FAQs)
  According to case law, yes. In Coombes v DPP [2006] EWHC 3263 (Admin), (2006) The Times, 29 December, a driver's conviction for speeding, contrary to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, s. 89, was quashed by the Divisional Court (following an unsuccessful appeal to the Crown
• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  , last updated 8-9-2015. The Beavis case (Barry Beavis v/s Parking Eye) went to appeal at the Supreme Court where the case was heard on 21st-23rd July 2015. The Law Lords were asked to consider the ruling of the Appeal Court on 23rd April 2015. The Judgement was made on 4th November 2015
• DPFs: What are they and why do they go wrong? (FAQs)
  2.7V6 in Jaguar S Type and XJ) Diesel Particulate Filter Diesel emissions are 90% lower than they were in the 1980s; however exhaust regulations based on statistical studies dealing with the health impact of exhaust emissions continue to demand even lower gaseous
• CREDIT HIRE: What is it and how can it affect me if I am involved in a crash? (FAQs)
  the insurer of the at-fault driver(s). In some circumstances you could be liable for any charges made under the agreement that they cannot recover. A "courtesy car" may be provided while your car is repaired and may be funded by your insurance policy or by agreement with the third party