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December car sales surge

December saw a 38.9 per cent rise in new car sales, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

[Automotive] Ten great new car bargains

With VAT back up to 17.5 per cent, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s difficult to get a great deal on a new car. ...

[Automotive] How to avoid car jacking: The complete guide

Half a million vehicles are stolen in the UK every year. We reveal five common car thefts and show you how to avoid them. ...

[Automotive] Scrappage scheme extended again

The government’s £2,000 scrappage scheme has been extended for the second time. ...

[Automotive] Compare over 300 insurance prices

Compare over 300 insurance prices ...

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[Automotive] Volkswagen Caravelle 4motion car review

There are over 460 variations of the Volkswagen T5, the best known being the Transporter van, the Caravelle people carrier and the latter-day VW camper, ...

[Automotive] Peugeot 5008 car review

Peugeot has historically been a big player in the MPV market, but its recent offerings have lacked something. ...

[Automotive] How to sell your car

Whether you're buying a new car or just selling your current one, you’ll want to get as much money as possible for it. ...

[Automotive] Buy Janet Street-Porter's PT Cruiser

A Chrysler PT Cruiser previously owned by TV pundit Janet Street-Porter is for sale on Auto Trader. ...

[Automotive] Britain's best-value company cars

It’s been a long time since Fords and Vauxhalls were the company cars of choice. In a user/chooser age some once-unlikely makes are getting into ...

[Automotive] 2010 Jaguar XJ car review

Jaguar has always been an emotive brand, and its buyers are passionate about the Midlands-based car maker. This is why the new Jaguar XJ has ...

[Automotive] Six of the best: UK's cheapest cars

We’ve scoured every new car list price in Britain to bring you the best bargain-priced cars. This week: Six superminis at a snip... ...

[Automotive] Budget: your questions answered

How much will it cost to tax my car? Is the price of petrol going up? Answers to all the big questions about the Budget ...

[Automotive] Scrappage scheme confirmed

The government has confirmed motorists with cars aged ten-year-old or more will be entitled to £2,000 for their old banger under a new scrappage scheme. ...

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As any mechanic knows, the ability to offer a comprehensive service to customers, being able to offer repairs and care for all aspects of a motor vehicle maintenance program is key to being able to retain customers. Air Conditioning is more or less standard across all models these days, and while in the past, AC maintenance was a highly skilled and niche market, it is now an essential side of the business and key to any workshop’s continued success. In order to ensure that...

2 Way Car Alarms: Wave Of The Future

2 way car are alarms bringing automobile protection systems into the future. A car alarm is now so much more than just a loud ringing noise when the vehicle is invaded. A 2 way car alarm is now able notify you remotely via pager when the alarm is activated. They also provid the ability to start and control the car from a distance. These special alarms can do nearly everything short of driving the car for you! The technology, often utilizing FM radio waves, is not endor...

10 Auto Insurance Myths You Should Know About

The truth about fallacies of many car owners believing that the insurance premium coverage for their new car is covered, and maybe the truth just might make you change course. (1) "No-fault insurance means, is it not my fault?" That means that your insurance company pays for your damages regardless of who's at fault. No they don’t! (2) "Can the color of my car affect my insurance rate?" No! What do influence your rate are your vehicle's year, make, model, body type, engi...

100 Miles Per Gallon? That’s So “1992”

According to a new survey by JD Power and Associates, approximately one third of consumers in the United States consider fuel economy to be a key factor when purchasing a new car. With fuel economy, dependence on foreign oil, pollution, and global warming weighing heavy on the minds of so many people recently, it may be a surprise to learn that in 1992, General Motors actually produced a vehicle that achieved 100 miles per gallon (MPG). In order to get a better idea of wha...