15 Nov 2026
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Chinese cars coming

GOT a thing for cheap Chinese cars? If so, then you’ll be pleased to know that the Geely brand is heading to the UK soon.Geely… Read More

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Breaking News: TMD taken over

BRAKE product manufacturer TMD Friction has been acquired by  Nisshinbo Holdings Incorporated, a Japanese aftermarket group listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for an undisclosed… Read More

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Why code injectors?

A 2003 Mondeo found its way to us having already been to two different garages. The car was hard to start from cold and it… Read More

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Consumer advice

A CAR magazine has advised motorists to take advantage of ‘right to repair’ legislation and to leave the franchise dealer network as soon as possible.What… Read More

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Worn out

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Trading Standards mounted an operation last week on part-worn tyre dealers, following a number of complaints from the public.Around half a dozen outlets were… Read More

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James Dillon

SymptomsA relay (K25) in the under bonnet fusebox is responsible for supplying the ABS Pump with a voltage from relay pin 5 to ECU pin… Read More

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Clocking brothers sentenced

FOUR brothers have been sentenced for ‘clocking’ used cars and supplying them with false service history.Paul Price, along with brothers Ian, Gary and Melvyn were… Read More

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White van report

ACCORDING to a white paper commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK, van fleet operators can do more to control and cut costs to ensure survival.With… Read More