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TyreSafe calls on drivers to prepare for summer trips
- 13th July 2010
A non-profit organisation dedicated to tyre safety has called on motorists to carry out checks on their vehicles before heading on summer trips.
Car maintenance ‘ensures vehicles have a long life’
- 8th July 2010
Motorists should not underestimate the importance of getting car servicing or maintenance checks carried out on their vehicles, an expert has hinted.
Drivers ‘need to prepare for MOTs’
- 6th July 2010
Motorists have been urged to prepare for car servicing appointments by carrying out simple checks on their vehicles.
AutoMD.com reveals when drivers need car servicing
- 1st July 2010
An online automotive resource has revealed the top five jobs that drivers in the UK should leave to car servicing experts.
New iPhone app to help drivers with car maintenance
- 29th June 2010
A new iPhone application has been created to help motorists with car servicing and maintenance issues.
Mytyres.co.uk calls on drivers to check tread
- 24th June 2010
A fifth of drivers in the UK have admitted to only occasionally checking the tread depth on their tyres, new research has revealed.
Swinton calls on drivers to remember MOT renewals
- 22nd June 2010
Motorists must ensure they do not forget about having to renew their MOT certificates, according to a leading insurer.
CarJunky hints at summer servicing benefits
- 17th June 2010
A major automotive links directory has hinted that motorists should get their cars serviced before long journeys this summer.
Motor Codes launches online MOT reminder tool
- 15th June 2010
Consumer body Motor Codes has launched a new online tool designed to remind drivers of when their MOT is due.
Carmony.co.uk calls for regular car servicing
- 10th June 2010
Drivers can boost the efficiency of their vehicles by ensuring regular car servicing is undertaken on them, it has been suggested.
Regular car servicing ‘can save money’
- 8th June 2010
Motorists could cut the costs of looking after their car by ensuring they carry out regular maintenance checks to keep it in good condition, an expert has suggested.
RAC issues summer car servicing advice
- 1st June 2010
Leading motoring organisation RAC has issued advice for drivers heading on long trips in the summer months.
Car maintenance ‘key before summer journeys’
- 27th May 2010
Drivers in the UK should consider getting their car serviced before they head on summer holidays, it has been suggested.
Nearly two-thirds of Brits ‘leave car maintenance to experts’
- 25th May 2010
New research has revealed that many Brits are more than happy to leave car maintenance issues to the experts.
Drivers ‘should get car serviced for summer’
- 18th May 2010
Motorists in the UK could benefit greatly from getting their cars serviced before heading on summer holidays, it has been suggested.
Motorists ‘need to take note of MOT feedback’
- 11th May 2010
Drivers in the UK should ensure they take full notice of the feedback they get from MOT tests, a study has suggested.
Tyre checks ‘could help drivers save money’
- 5th May 2010
rivers in the UK have been urged not to underestimate the importance of having tyres checked as part of regular car servicing.
Car maintenance advice available on iTunes
- 29th April 2010
The Car Care Council has made a number of podcasts on vehicle maintenance available through iTunes.
Red Line: Drivers must get cars ready for summer
- 22nd April 2010
Drivers need to prepare their cars for the summer by carrying out a range of maintenance checks, US motor oil firm Red Line has claimed.
Regular car servicing ‘boosts fuel efficiency’
- 20th April 2010
Drivers can improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicles by having them regularly serviced, it has been suggested.
Drivers ‘must check tyres after hitting potholes’
- 13th April 2010
Motorists should check their car’s tyres for damage after driving over potholes, it has been suggested.
Derby County Football Club and IN'n'OUT Derby Car Wash for Teen Pride!
- 12th April 2010
IN'n'OUT are new proud partners of Derby County Football Club and will be supporting the Teen Pride Car Wash tomorrow at the Derby IN'n'OUT centre (13th April). A select number of Derby County's first team players will be in attendance to sign autographs and have thier photos taken.
Sainsbury’s: Shop around for cheap car servicing as cost of driving rises
- 8th April 2010
The cost of driving a car has risen by 8.6 per cent in the past five months, according to Sainsbury’s Finance, meaning it is even more important to shop around for cheap car insurance and servicing.
UK motorists ‘failing to check oil’
- 1st April 2010
Drivers in the UK are failing to keep track of the oil levels in their cars, according to a new poll.
Easter drivers ‘must consider car maintenance’
- 30th March 2010
Motorists in the UK who are planning a trip away over Easter should ensure their cars are in good condition, it has been claimed.
Police target drivers without MOT certificates
- 25th March 2010
Police in Surrey have attempted to raise awareness about the importance of MOT certificates as part of a major operation.
British motorists ‘put off car servicing’
- 23rd March 2010
The recent vehicle recalls undertaken by Toyota have increased awareness of car maintenance issues, new research has suggested.
Vehicle recalls ‘boost car maintenance’
- 18th March 2010
The recent vehicle recalls undertaken by Toyota have increased awareness of car maintenance issues, new research has suggested.
School pupils taught about car maintenance
- 16th March 2010
Children in Exmouth have been taught the importance of regular car maintenance as part of a school project, it has been revealed.
Motorists urged to watch out for potholes
- 11th March 2010
Drivers in the UK could avoid unnecessary servicing costs by becoming more aware of the threat of potholes, according to a leading car manufacturer.
Women drivers reminded about car servicing
- 9th March 2010
Female drivers in the UK need to remember to get their cars serviced regularly, according to an expert.
Drivers ‘must follow manufacturers’ servicing schedules’
- 4th March 2010
Motorists in the UK should always follow manufacturer guidelines when it comes to car servicing, according to an expert.
MOT ‘key to car insurance’
- 2nd March 2010
Motorists in the UK have been warned that their vehicles may not be covered by insurance if they do not have a valid MOT certificate.
Sainsbury’s Car Insurance warns drivers over winter weather
- 1st March 2010
Drivers should carry out a range of basic checks before setting off on journeys in poor weather conditions, it has been suggested.
Virgin Money study suggests benefits of car servicing
- 23rd February 2010
Motorists driving new cars should consider whether the vehicles are entirely roadworthy through servicing, a new study has suggested.
Auto Windscreens: Cracks can lead to MOT fail
- 18th February 2010
Motorists have been warned to ensure they get any windscreen damage checked out before they take their car for an MOT.
Car servicing ‘can keep vehicles efficient’
- 16th February 2010
Motorists should ensure their cars are serviced regularly to ensure they stay as efficient as possible, according to a road safety expert.
AA issues pothole damage warning
- 11th February 2010
Motorists in the UK need to check their vehicles are in good condition after driving on roads littered with potholes, AA Insurance has claimed.
Swinton reveals majority of drivers do not check oil
- 9th February 2010
Seven out of ten motorists have never checked the oil levels of their current vehicles, according to a new poll.
Regular maintenance ‘can cut car servicing costs’
- 4th February 2010
Motorists can carry out a range of basic maintenance checks that will help them keep their car servicing costs low, according to an expert.
Lancashire County Council calls for cars to be well maintained
- 2nd February 2010
Drivers need to ensure they keep their cars well maintained all year round, according to Lancashire County Council.
Carsite.co.uk: Long MOT certificate ‘key when selling’
- 28th January 2010
Drivers can ensure they receive the full resale value of their cars by having a long MOT certificate when trading it in, according to Carsite.co.uk.
Top Gear star urges drivers to prepare for MOTs
- 26th January 2010
Motorists in the UK should do all they can to ensure their cars pass their MOTs, according to Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond.
FleetDirectory.co.uk issues winter weather warning
- 21st January 2010
Motorists need to carry out basic car maintenance tasks when preparing to drive in difficult wintry conditions, according to an expert.
Brake: Over 40% of motorists ‘drive defective vehicles’
- 19th January 2010
More than two in five motorists have admitted to driving in cars with one or more defects in the past 12 months, according to research.
SMMT: MOTs vital to keeping roads safe
- 14th January 2010
Car servicing and MOTs play a “vital part” in ensuring roads across the UK are a safe place to drive, it has been claimed.
Millers Oils issues winter warning for motorists
- 12th January 2010
Motorists in the UK can take several steps to ensure their vehicle is well-maintained in preparation for journeys in the current freezing conditions, it has been suggested.
Foxy Lady Drivers Club calls for regular car servicing
- 7th January 2010
Drivers should ensure they get their cars serviced at least once a year, according to membership service Foxy Lady Drivers Club.
DontKnowCars.com: Make car maintenance a 2010 priority
- 5th January 2010
A leading car advice website has urged motorists to keep a close eye on their cars this year
Autoquake urges drivers not to put off servicing
- 31st December 2009
Drivers should resist the temptation to save cash by putting off regular motor servicing checks, according to online used car retailer Autoquake.
Warranty Direct: Potholes causing costly repairs
- 29th December 2009
A new study has suggested that drivers across the UK could be forking out on repair work due to potholes.
Protyre: Icy conditions can cause tyre damage
- 24th December 2009
Drivers are being warned that the current icy road conditions could cause an upsurge in ‘kerbing’ as drivers slide towards the edge of the road.
Nearly half of drivers ‘cut car maintenance’
- 22nd December 2009
A new study has suggested that drivers in the UK may be putting themselves at risk by cutting car maintenance costs.
VOSA clamps down on negligent taxi drivers
- 17th December 2009
Eight taxi drivers out of 19 checked in Derbyshire have had their licenses suspended due to a lack of car servicing, it has been revealed.
Mondial Assistance: Christmas car maintenance ‘can stop New Year breakdown blues’
- 15th December 2009
Car maintenance over Christmas is vital to ensure that cars are able to start without any problems in the New Year, it has been claimed.
VOSA set to reveal MOT failure details
- 10th December 2009
Details of the vehicles that regularly struggle to pass MOT tests are to be released by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), under new plans.
Mytyres.co.uk: Drivers have skidding fears
- 8th December 2009
Over half of drivers in the UK are concerned about skidding out of control on roads, new research has revealed.
Glass’s Guide: Brits cutting back on car maintenance
- 3rd December 2009
Britons are cutting back on the amount of money they are spending on their cars, new research has revealed
BVRLA urges firms to ensure vehicles are roadworthy
- 1st December 2009
Companies should increase efforts to ensure the vehicles used by their employees are roadworthy and insured, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
Moneysupermarket.com urges drivers to be prepared
- 27th November 2009
Motorists need to ensure they are fully prepared for journeys they take over the winter months, according to a leading comparison website.
Diamond: Over half of women daunted by trip to garage
- 24th November 2009
Over half of women daunted by trip to garage
Sainsbury’s: Cost of car servicing has fallen
- 19th November 2009
New figures published by Sainsbury’s Finance have revealed that the average annual cost of car servicing has dropped this year.
Co-op: 25% of young drivers ‘do not have MOT certificate’
- 17th November 2009
New research has revealed that a number of young motorists in Britain do not have a valid MOT certificate.
Police in Slough: MOTs should not be ignored
- 12th November 2009
Drivers should not forget to undertake “simple” road safety measures such as regular MOTs, police in Slough have claimed.
Haynes brings maintenance advice to the iPhone
- 10th November 2009
A company best known for its range of car manuals has entered the 21st century by making its information available via the iPhone.
AA: Drivers must check tyres
- 5th November 2009
Motorists have been urged by the AA to carry out regular checks on their tyres to avoid being involved in serious accidents.
Zurich: Over 6m drivers ‘forget about MOTs’
- 3rd November 2009
New research has suggested that over six million drivers may have forgotten to take their car for its annual MOT in recent months.
ZigWheels.com: Drivers must prepare for long journeys
- 29th October 2009
Motorists that are planning to enjoy a weekend away or take a long journey should consider getting their car serviced before the trip, according to a driving website.
RIAS reveals 20% of drivers ‘neglect basic maintenance’
- 27th October 2009
A fifth of drivers have admitted that they do not carry out basic maintenance checks on their vehicles, according to new research.
Women ‘more knowledgeable on cars than men think’
- 22nd October 2009
New research has revealed that women have more knowledge about car maintenance and other motoring issues than men give them credit for.
RAC urges second-hand car buyers to check paperwork
- 20th October 2009
Car servicing paperwork including items from MOTs play a vital part in the sale of used vehicles, according to a leading motoring organisation.
IAM calls for autumn car checks
- 15th October 2009
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has urged drivers to consider car servicing or carry out maintenance checks as autumn kicks into gear.
Honest John backs independent checks for company cars
- 13th October 2009
Businesses should consider having their company cars serviced independently to ensure they are fully operational, according to an advice website.
Foxy urges drivers to get cars checked for winter
- 8th October 2009
A motoring body for women has called on drivers to get their cars serviced in preparation for the winter months.
Female motorists urged to keep eyes on the road
- 6th October 2009
Women drivers have been warned by an insurer to pay attention to the road if they want to avoid unnecessary repairs or car servicing.
Car repairs ‘should be made as soon as possible’
- 1st October 2009
Motorists who are aware of problems with their car should get them serviced as soon as possible, according to an insurer.
Poor car maintenance ‘can lead to expensive repairs’
- 29th September 2009
Motorists should consider regular car servicing or maintenance checks if they want to avoid expensive repairs in the long run, according to an expert.
Efficient driving ‘can save money’
- 24th September 2009
Motorists could save money on car-related work like MOT's and servicing by improving their driving efficiency, it has been suggested
Drivers `must shop around for car servicing'
- 22nd September 2009
New research has suggested that motorists in the UK could benefit from shopping around for their car servicing needs
Regular checks `help to keep car costs low'
- 17th September 2009
New research has suggested that regular servicing and other checks can help drivers to keep their overall motoring costs low in the current economic climate.
Drivers warned not to pay too much on MOTs
- 15th September 2009
Motorists should pay attention to the cost of MOTs when taking their car to a garage for servicing.
Car servicing ‘can cut motoring costs’
- 3rd September 2009
Motorists can cut the amount they spend on driving by having their cars regularly serviced, it has been claimed.
Main dealers `not the only option for car servicing'
- 24th July 2009
The recent experiences of a man in Swindon have highlighted how people should not just consider going back to main dealerships for their car servicing needs.
Industry regulator launches MOT advice website
- 21st July 2009
A new support service designed to offer drivers advice on issues related to their MOT has been launched by industry regulator Motor Codes.
Car servicing `can prevent summer driving problems'
- 16th July 2009
Motorists should ensure they carry out car servicing checks before heading off on summer journeys if their car has not been used a great deal over the winter, it has been recommended.
Air conditioning checks `key to enjoying summer'
- 14th July 2009
If motorists ensure their air conditioning systems are kept in good condition, they are more likely to enjoy the summer months in their vehicle, it has been claimed.
Car servicing `vital to avoid seasonal problems'
- 14th July 2009
Seasonal car servicing is the key to ensuring that vehicles run smoothly all year round, it has been claimed.
Car servicing `should never be compromised'
- 14th July 2009
In order to protect their insurance, vehicle owners should never cut back on car servicing, it has been claimed.
Oil check week `a success'
- 2nd July 2009
A campaign to encourage motorists to check their car's oil levels has been declared a success, after thousands of people joined in.
More women `unsure on car servicing'
- 1st July 2009
Women are failing to make the car maintenance checks necessary to keep their vehicles on the road, it has been revealed.
Tyre maintenance `should be top fleet servicing check'
- 26th June 2009
Commercial fleet operators should make tyre maintenance a priority to maximise the safety of their staff, it has been recommended.
Car model can affect service costs
- 18th June 2009
Drivers looking to buy a new car could be influenced by a desire to keep service costs as low as possible, a commentator claims.
Missing oil checks `can cost billions'
- 16th June 2009
UK motorists are risking breakdown costs of over £7 billion by failing to carry out simple car servicing checks, it has been revealed.
IN'n'OUT at the Bristol Motor Show
- 15th June 2009
Visitors to Bristol City Centre will be in for a treat later this week as the sleekest cars and newest models from many of the world’s best known car manufacturers arrive in the heart of the city.SEAT drivers `bottom of car servicing league'
- 11th June 2009
SEAT drivers are the worst in the UK at carrying out car servicing checks, it has been revealed.
Car servicing `can reduce fuel costs'
- 10th June 2009
Tyre checks should be carried out regularly in order to help drivers reduce their fuel bills, it has been claimed.
Car air conditioners `can suffer many problems'
- 4th June 2009
The most common complaint among car air conditioner owners is refrigerant leakage, it has been claimed.
`Don't be a dipstick' during National Oil Check Week
- 28th May 2009
The importance of car servicing will be emphasised during National Oil Check Week from June 15th to 19th and a four-date roadshow to educate drivers.
`Get car serviced' before bank holiday travel
- 22nd May 2009
People heading out on the roads this bank holiday weekend should make sure they get their tyres checked before leaving. A recent survey from Continental Tyres found many people do not carry out basic checks or get the car serviced before hitting the road.
Private vehicle servicing centres `best value'
- 13th May 2009
Private vehicle servicing centres may provide UK motorists with better and cheaper MOT services than local authority garages, it has been claimed.
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