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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• British drivers ‘embracing car maintenance once more’

  - 15th April 2010

  A growing number of drivers are getting back to grips with basic car maintenance, new research has revealed.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 `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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• New MOT agreement `will improve car servicing'

  - 26th May 2009

  New MOT regulations will improve road safety in the UK, it has been claimed.

• Women drivers `not confident about car servicing'

  - 14th May 2009

  Women drivers often do not have the self-belief to carry out car servicing checks, despite their potential to save money, according to a driving school boss.

• 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.

• What they Say: "Record start for drive-in car services"

  - 11th May 2009

  A recent article written by the Birmingham, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Wednesbury edition of the Express and Star on Friday, May 1, 2009: 'A new drive-in car service centre enjoyed record takings when it opened its doors in Wednesbury. National chain IN’n’OUT has now opened its first branch in the region alongside B&Q on the Gallagher Retail Park, off junction nine of the M6. Nearly 100 customers passed through the doors on opening at the weekend – a company record for IN’n’OUT, which has five other branches around the country.

• Car maintenance checks `essential'

  - 5th May 2009

  Oil changes, wiper replacements, fluid checks, tyre rotations and pressure checks are the most important vehicle services, it has been claimed.

• MOT centres to receive VOSA check

  - 1st May 2009

  MOT service stations across the UK are to have risk assessments carried out by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) in order to gauge their effectiveness, it has been revealed.

• New Jason Plato Section added to website

  - 26th April 2009

  Keep up to date with Jason Plato - IN'n'OUT Brand Ambassador, as he competes in the British Touring Car Championship.

• Jason Plato to contend full 2009 BTCC calendar with IN'n'OUT

  - 24th April 2009

  IN'n'OUT is delighted to announce the sponsorship of British Touring Car Ace, Jason Plato, in a deal that will see him contend the remainder of the 2009 season as their new Brand Ambassador.

• Car servicing neglect `costs thousands'

  - 21st April 2009

  Millions of motorists across the UK are each risking the loss of thousands of pounds by failing to carry out basic car maintenance checks, research reveals.

• Poor roads `increase car servicing'

  - 16th April 2009

  More people in east Yorkshire are looking to have their cars serviced as a result of poor-quality roads, it has been claimed.

• MOT forgotten by a quarter of motorists

  - 2nd April 2009

  Almost a quarter of motorists have forgotten to renew their MOT, leaving them at risk of a fine and invalidated car insurance.

• Car servicing `can save money in credit crunch'

  - 19th March 2009

  Regular car servicing can help motorists save money in the difficult economic climate, it has been claimed.

• Car servicing `necessary to reduce carbon emissions'

  - 17th March 2009

  A lack of car servicing can lead to a vehicle producing more carbon emissions, it has been claimed.

• MOT changes could see 3.7m fail

  - 12th March 2009

  Changes in MOT rules may mean more than 3.7 million motorists will fail their next test.

• MOT reminders `could improve road safety'

  - 10th March 2009

  MOT reminders could help stop motorists from driving potentially unsafe vehicles, it has been claimed.

• MOT dodgers targeted

  - 19th February 2009

  Police in the north-west are cracking down on vehicle owners whose cars have not passed their MOT tests, it has been revealed.

• MOT services `free to invest'

  - 27th January 2009

  MOT testing stations have room to invest and plan for the future now that the threat of MOT 4-2-2 has been removed, it has been claimed.

• Biggest IN’n’OUT Centre to open in Wednesbury

  - 9th January 2009

  Work has started on site at what promises to be IN’n’OUT’s largest centre to date. Due to the popularity of other locations the Wednesbury IN’n’OUT will have the capacity for two service and two MOT's at a time, providing an even more efficient service.

• Latest Centre Now Open - Cardiff

  - 6th December 2008

  The latest in a series of new IN'n'OUT centres and the first for Wales, opened at Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff today.

• Latest Centre Now Open - Bristol

  - 22nd November 2008

  The latest in a series of new IN'n'OUT centres opened at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol today - with the first customers arriving at 7.30 in the morning!

• Car repair bills expensive

  - 26th September 2008

  The annual used-car repair bill now costs the average British motorist £420 a year according to today's METRO newspaper.