Archive for April, 2010

Tyre specialists turning to Kumho

Friday, April 30, 2010 14:45 No Comments

When considering which replacement tyres to opt for, it seems that drivers should be taking advice from the professionals and opting for Kumho.
The manufacturer is a firm favourite among independent tyre specialists, it revealed, with 5.6 per cent of companies recommending it above other leading brands.
In particular, 4×4 tyres are popular, ranking just behind Bridgestone [...]

This was posted under category: Car Parts News

Car salvage auctions ‘offer prices you can afford’

Friday, April 30, 2010 10:51 No Comments

People who head to car salvage auctions will find there are many vehicles that lie within their price ranges, it has been suggested.
However, in order to get the best bargains, customers need to ensure they do preparation work first, articlesnatch.com noted.
It said that logging on to the car salvage auction’s website and doing some research [...]

This was posted under category: Car Salvage News

Young drivers to be taught about responsibility

Thursday, April 29, 2010 17:05 No Comments

A new scheme has been set up by road charity Brake in a bid to get the country’s young drivers to be safer on the roads.
Driving instructors are being asked to join a Buddy Driving Instructor Scheme, which equips them with a range of resources to highlight the dangers of irresponsible motoring.
A £25 donation is [...]

This was posted under category: Motor Industry News

Internet has ‘changed the art of car buying’

Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:15 No Comments

The internet has revolutionised the way in which cars are bought and sold.
In many cases, people believe there is less need to buy a vehicle before parting with cash as they instead head to online car auctions, said onlineshopusa.sellerchart.com.
"If you were to turn up to the salvage yard at the correct time on the right [...]

This was posted under category: Car Recycling News

Volvo tackles hayfever season head on

Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:15 No Comments

Hayfever is a problem for millions of people at this time of year, so Volvo has decided to do its bit to minimise the effects.
All new cars from the manufacturer have a pollen filter, which will help keep symptoms at bay while behind the wheel.
Andreas Andersson, manager of allergy-optimised car interiors at Volvo Cars, explained [...]

This was posted under category: Motor Industry News