In Part One of this article, we did a quick tour round the recent news for SEAT and Audi. This time, it’s the same treatment for Skoda and Volkswagen. Skoda At the time of writing, Skoda is facing some major production problems. The company announced a few weeks back that it would ‘significantly reduce or… read more
Blimey, what a difference a few weeks makes. Since Part One of this post was published, the UK has seen full-on petrol and diesel shortages, with queues, punch-ups on the forecourts, and petrol stations running dry. Things seemed to have calmed down for the moment, but the situation remains precarious. So, faced with the… read more
So, how do you respond when someone tells you it’s about time you reduced your car’s carbon footprint? Roll your eyes, stick your ear buds in and wait for them to go away? Go off on a rant about Chinese power stations? Tell them you’ll start when they stop buying a new iPhone every year?… read more
Over the last eighteen months, we’ve seen the rise and rise of the staycation — or what used to be called holidaying in your own country. In fact, one of the very few upsides of the pandemic has been thousands of Brits falling back in love with the UK. Yes, the weather’s always dodgy and… read more
Lockdowns and work from home have seen millions of people worldwide taking an enforced break from driving. Now, as restrictions ease and return to work kicks in, they’re faced with piloting their pride and joy through traffic that’s returned to pre-Covid levels. It’s like a gigantic, real-life memory experiment. For many people, the break from… read more
In Part One of this article, we looked at: the rise in catalytic converter theft some advice to reduce the odds of being targeted. Let’s get straight on with four more ideas, this time focusing on your vehicle. 1. Fit a Thatcham Category 1 Alarm In the UK, most cars come with a Thatcham Category… read more
There’s always someone out there who is ready and willing to swipe your hard-earned stuff — even if it’s bolted to the underside of your car. In case you hadn’t heard, the latest craze for criminals across the UK is the theft of catalytic converters. By March 2021, thefts were up by 57% compared to… read more
Maybe this is a Welsh thing, or maybe it’s just us: we find the whole self-promotion thing a bit embarrassing. To be honest, we would much rather get on with our jobs than go on about how good our service is. But as a business, you have to get your message out there. If you’re… read more
Picture the scene: a boardroom full of executive-types at Isuzu headquarters in Tokyo. They are discussing the branding on their new SUV — what should they call it? What name would sum up its entirely sensible combination of midrange features? In a flash of inspiration, someone cries out: “What about… the Isuzu Mysterious Utility Wizard?”… read more
Bamboozled and befuddled by garage jargon? Tired of pretending you understand what your mechanic is going on about? Then you really need our garage jargon-buster. You should definitely check out Part One of this article first, then continue with the terms below. DPF We actually wrote an article on the DPF back in 2018 —… read more
