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All tyred out! How old tyres are a growing problem
Checking tyre tread levels is a must-do for all responsible UK motorists, but knowing the age of your tyres can be just as important if you want to avoid calling-out your breakdown provider this spring.
Let’s simplify vehicle tax
The rising popularity of electric vehicles is creating a black hole in public finances that, if left unchecked, could see the Government lose out on £32 billion in tax.
MG achieves record first quarter sales result in 2023
MG Motor UK has announced record results in the first three months of 2023 – with new SMMT data establishing the company as the second best-selling manufacturer of electric cars in the UK.
£135 for eight hours! Eye-watering short stay car park charges to avoid this Easter
The temptation to grab the first possible parking space nearest to a hotel or station when on a city break is something many motorists will have experienced, but with the Easter getaway approaching, the need to avoid the eye-watering charges in short-stay car parks in some of the UK’s most popular cities has never been more important.
Recovery experts looking to beat the Beast from the East 2
Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown provider is responding to reports of a potential polar vortex during February. The organisation’s own in-house weather specialist, Lee Wylie, constantly monitors weather patterns around the UK, so that it is prepared for any scenario.
Honda C90 and Triumph Bonneville top the charts for classic motorcycle enthusiasts
The humble Honda C90 and trusty Triumph Bonneville are the most popular classic bikes with British enthusiasts, according to a new report from loop detailing the carbon footprint of the UK’s historic motorcycles.
Start rescue responds to increases in driver anxiety
Britain’s leading vehicle breakdown provider has witnessed an increase in the percentage of drivers displaying anxiety with the summer and early autumn months of 2022 seeing a peak in motorists needing further support.
Making the best better: Milltek Sport’s Porsche 911 (992) titanium Signature Series spearheads brands comprehensive Porsche portfolio
Milltek Sport, the leading premium performance exhaust manufacturer, is set to make the acclaimed Porsche 911 (992) even more dynamic with its new, handmade titanium Signature Series system.
‘Cone free Christmas’ supported by leading recovery team
Start Rescue, Britain’s best value breakdown and roadside recovery service, believes that a ‘cone free Christmas’ is excellent news for motorists.
Semiconductor drought could soon become a flood of chips
The semiconductor shortage that has plagued the automotive industry for much of the last two years may soon be turned on its head, as a lack of chips critical for high-tech features suddenly becomes a glut.