There is a global surplus of people willing to judge you according to what you drive. We’re not so sure anyone should be listening. Apparently, all our possessions say something about us. Buying avocados means you’re middle-class. Owning a cat is a sign you’re a hipster. Aged forty-plus and own flip-flops? You’ve given up on fashion…. read more
It doesn’t seem five minutes since we blogged that it was still winter, and we were exhorting you to make sure your car was fully equipped for bad weather. But now, spring is most definitely in the air and it’s time to prepare for the new season. Now that there’s actually some daylight in which… read more
With the mornings starting to get lighter, it may feel like spring is just around the corner. Now’s the time of year when many motorists become complacent about driving conditions. But make no mistake, winter has some significant implications for you and your vehicle. Winter isn’t kind to drivers or their cars. Wear and tear… read more
In our last blog post, we revealed that nationally, only 62.1% of vehicles pass their MOT test first time. According to our calculations, that means that a staggering 11 million motorists need their vehicles retesting each year. As many won’t be able to get the work done immediately, that’s a lot of inconvenience for a… read more
As a registered MOT centre, we know MOTs inside out. But we’re always willing to learn more. That’s why we put our research elves to work finding out some MOT facts and figures – with some results that surprised even us. Let’s see how much you know about this great national institution with five key… read more
What are the two main factors holding back sales of electric cars? Far above any other concerns, we reckon that it’s the range of the vehicles and the availability of charging points. Now the VW Group are participating in a major project to tackle the charging point infrastructure. While electric vehicles (EVs) are already a… read more
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