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May News Brief

Posted on 25/05/202525/05/2025 By Richard Knight
May News Brief
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Phew! A mini heatwave welcomed in May this year. In the countryside, animals are taking refuge in the shade. Out on the roads, some owners of convertible chariots are taking advantage of the weather and putting their lids down. Even though the UK does have many warm sunny days for the top to be down, … Read More “May News Brief” »

We Cannot Fit Your Tyres!

Posted on 08/04/202508/04/2025 By Richard Knight
We Cannot Fit Your Tyres!
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Vehicle consumables such as tyres are those items that you must change and cannot delay purchasing if required. Sometimes it’s the MOT test that highlights that your tyres are close to the wear limit or need replacing immediately. The choice of tyre brands for your vehicle is vast and your purchase choice usually depends on … Read More “We Cannot Fit Your Tyres!” »

April News Brief

Posted on 04/04/202525/05/2025 By Richard Knight
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The Vehicle Excise Duty, also known as Road Fund Tax or just Road Tax, has increased again from this month. This historic tax dating from 1910 was originally ring fenced to pay for road construction and maintenance of the roads in the UK. The Roads Act 1920 required local councils to register new vehicles and … Read More “April News Brief” »

Unusable Car – Headlight Sensor Fail

Posted on 20/03/202522/03/2025 By Richard Knight
Unusable Car – Headlight Sensor Fail
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As cars get smarter and their tech increases, so does the chance of the vehicle being rendered unusable until a faulty sensor is replaced. Take a fairly simple headlight level sensor which is attached to the car’s suspension and controls the angle of the headlights beam. The vehicle’s load position is taken into consideration and … Read More “Unusable Car – Headlight Sensor Fail” »

March News Brief

Posted on 02/03/202504/04/2025 By Richard Knight
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It’s Spring! Or is it yet? The 1st of March is meteorologically the start of Spring, following the four seasons definition and related weather conditions.  Astronomically, Spring will start later this month on the 20th – the vernal equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator.  New Plates Please In the new car world, it’s a … Read More “March News Brief” »

February News Brief

Posted on 02/02/202502/03/2025 By Richard Knight
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The Digital Driving Licence this year in the UK will go digital. The current plastic card will become an option. Your licence will be accessible via an app on your smartphone. For those who do not have a smartphone, the plastic card will still be available. Australia and many US states have already adopted the … Read More “February News Brief” »

Donington Park Circuit

Posted on 28/01/202529/01/2025 By Richard Knight
Donington Park Circuit
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A cold Sunday morning in January. Phone goes off with a text from my son’s WhatsApp group. They are at Donington Park Circuit in Derbyshire. They own a Renault Clio track car complete with roll cage shod with appropriate slicks for the track. An invite for me to join them. I did have other plans, … Read More “Donington Park Circuit” »

January News Brief

Posted on 01/01/202502/02/2025 By Richard Knight
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New Year 2025 – An Automotive Plan? What have you got planned for this year with regards to your automotive activities? Have you a car currently off the road that you intend to got back on the road? Have you a restoration project that didn’t really get the time spent on it last year that … Read More “January News Brief” »

December News Brief

Posted on 01/12/202405/01/2025 By Richard Knight
December News Brief
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Maserati In Trouble When you think of Maserati, you can think Italian, style, exotic and sexy.  The products of the Modena based company ships vehicles that thrill and excite owners.  That’s the cars, but what about the business. Maserati have been moved around various owners in his history and has had good and bad times. Currently, Maserati … Read More “December News Brief” »

November News Brief

Posted on 03/11/202401/12/2024 By Richard Knight
November News Brief
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It’s that Autumn time when driving conditions change and drivers should be aware and consider the transformation of road surfaces and visibility. The roads are generally more slippery caused by the falling of leaves and foliage. The sun is lower, so a clean windscreen is necessary to avoid and restrictions in visibility. Ensure that your … Read More “November News Brief” »

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