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New cars sales slump 1% after record 43 months of growth
Figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have shown that last month (October) saw new UK car registrations drop by 1.1% compared to last years figures. These figures mark the first dip in new car registrations for a record 43...
Independent Investigation reveals over 1000 UK firms offering DPF removal services
An investigation by the Independent has revealed that over 1000 UK garages, back street mechanics and tuning firms are offering DPF removal services. Official figures show that Air pollution caused by diesel cars (diesel particulates) have been linked to 29,000 deaths...
What is influencing the soaring increase of UK new car sales?
The number of new car sales in the UK has risen steadily since 2012 and it is showing no signs of stopping. It has been predicted that the UK automotive industry will break industry records by the end of the decade, with experts claiming annual production will hit a...
Diesel remap & tuning boxes will my diesel particulate filter DPF cope?
Diesel cars have come a long way in a very short time. Not that many years ago "performance" diesel cars were simply unheard of. With the introduction of smarter fuelling, injection and turbo-charging systems it's not uncommon to see modern diesel cars knocking on...
New Government tool lets you check any vehicles MOT history
The Government has launched a new "beta" website where the public can check the MoT history of any UK registered vehicle. The website allows you to input registration number and make to reveal a whole host of information which could prove to be an invaluable tool for...
Top in-car entertainment
Whilst we can all enjoy the pleasures of the open road, sometimes we could use a little extra help when it comes to being entertained on those particularly grueling long-distance journeys. For the Top in-car entertainment Children are notoriously bad passengers when...
VW Emissions Scandal: Will it cost you more fuel?
**Update! 13/10/2015** We got the chance to give our thoughts on the matter to The Telegraph. You can check out their coverage of the VW scandal here How the mighty have fallen! VW's attempt to fool emissions tests has left the group in tatters and destroyed their...
Sign the Which? petition for action on manufacturers fuel efficiency claims!
We all should know that manufacturer's MPG claims are just that, a claim. A figure used as a headline to tempt us plucky British motorists into showrooms in order to buy a car we don't need and in many cases can't afford. In light of the VW scandal which will affect...
Peugeot secures victory at the 2015 MPG Marathon
Peugeot has secured victory at this years MPG Marathon with their fuel sipping Peugeot 208 Active Blue HDi. Piloted by MPG Marathon veteran and thee-time former champion, Mick Linford the French hatch back managed an average of 104.5mpg over 385 miles. The result...
DPF Cleaning specialists reveal top 10 vehicles with DPF issues
DPF cleaning specialists DPF Clean Team have revealed their top 10 vehicles in 2015 needing their DPF cleaning expertise. Their in house data reveals that the mighty Mercedes Sprinter van tops the list of commercial vehicles while the Mazda 6 tops the cars. Top 10...