How to replace a Ford C-Max Mk 2 battery inc TDI 2011–2019
When I get a call from the Wife during the day it means one of 2 things. Someone has been hurt or...
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EV and Hybrid car sales take up the slack as UK car registrations decline
New car sales in the UK have continued their downward trend with August showing a 1.6% dip. Figures from the SMMT show that a total of 92,573 cars were registered in the UK last month, 1521 fewer compared to the same period last...
Read MoreSkoda Octavia VRS Petrol and diesel MK3 / FL buyers guide <2013
With prices of the mighty MK3 Octavia VRS becoming more affordable every day, the market for arguably the UK’s best value fast family mover has grown exponentially. From the forecourt, the VRS retails around £26k...
Read MoreSMMT urges UK government to back new diesel technology as new car registrations fall
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past 6 months, I’m sure you’re aware of the demonetisation of the once heralded diesel car. The government U-Turn on diesel cars combined with diesel emissions...
Read MoreNew “pollution” tax seeks to rid the capital of older diesel vehicles, doesn’t go far enough
From today, Drivers of the most polluting diesel vehicles will be “taxed” out of the UK capital in a bid to improve air quality. The “fine”, called the T-Charge will impose an additional £10 charge...
Read MoreEU Parliament votes to “financially compensate” car buyers affected by VW emissions scandal
MEPs in the European Parliament have voted in support of a number of recommendations that could reshape the emissions testing in the EU and see car buyers affected by the VW group emissions scandal rightfully...
Read MoreVolkswagen get the green light from US regulators to sell “fixed” diesel vehicles
Over in the US, Volkswagen have been given the green light to “flog” their fleet of “fixed” diesel vehicles by the EPA. In what seems as a massive turn around by US regulators, VW have been given...
Read MoreDeiselgate: VW offers warranty for US Emissions fixes while UK made to suffer three figure repair bills
The utter sham that this the UK emissions fix is about to be taken to a whole new level. Official Volkswagen documentation has revealed that VW are offering US customers comprehensive warranties and free component...
Read MoreDiesel cars banned from Olso city centre to combat air pollution
In yet another blow for diesel cars, Norwegain officals have banned the use of diesel cars in the capitol Oslo due to worsening air pollution levels. The ban will be effective from 6am till 10pm staring today and will be in...
Read MoreDiesel Tuning: Skoda Octavia VRS 184 TDi (DSG) DTUK Box review and 0-40 & 0-100MPH video
Most of you know that I’m a sucker for a fast estate. The S4 Avant and C63 Estate are still on my bucket list of cars to own before I pop my clogs, I better get saving! After my C220 AMG became a wee bit too small for the...
Read MoreVolvo diesel 1.6 2.0 DPF Filters FAQ Regeneration
As is often the case, our vehicle specific diesel particulate filter FAQs for help are published after a heart felt plea for information and a shoulder to cry on. This time it’s a close friend who has been gifted a...
Read MoreIs it the beginning of the end for diesel? Renault mulls a halt to diesel engines in their EU lineup
The quirky French car maker Renault may stop offering diesel cars in most of it’s European line up. Although it’s not been officially announced the move has been attributed to the cost of ensuring the archaic diesel...
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