by Karl Dyson | Dec 2, 2018 | car crime
Over 500 number plates a week are being stolen in the UK by criminals targeting unsuspecting motorists, leaving many suspected of crimes from fuel drive offs to armed robbery. Figures obtained by the AA show that over 25,000 plates were stolen in the UK last year in...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 30, 2018 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
The humble VW Golf, Germany’s modern day peoples car and probably one of the most popular German cars ever to grace a UK drive way. Thing is, apart from the epic performance models such as the legendary GTI and R, most of them are diesel and you know what comes...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 29, 2018 | dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
Figures from the DVSA have revealed that over four times the number of diesel cars have failed the MOT test since the introduction of new emissions testing rules. Since 20 May 2018 the UK government has changed the MOT rules for diesel vehicles. These changes will...
by Karl Dyson | Nov 26, 2018 | Fuel Prices
In the uncertainty of Brexit and the UK’s political mess, it’s a welcome distraction to hear that fuel prices are being “slashed” by supermarkets. The move by major supermarket fuel suppliers including Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons has seen...
by Karl Dyson | Oct 16, 2018 | Skoda
It’s been months since Skoda closed the books on its performance family mover but finally it looks like you’ll be able to secure yourself a nice VRS, as long as its petrol. What the spec sheet (below) confirms is that the old Euro 6 184 diesel has been...