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Block Exemption and the Servicing Market

October 2002 saw European Union regulation change the automotive and automotive repair industry. The official regulation act was called, ‘Block Exemption Regulations 1400/2002. The legislation gives motorists much more freedom when they come to choosing the manner in which their vehicles are serviced.

A Brief History of Audi

In 1899, August Horch founded a company called Horch & Co. With the help of fifteen skilled employees, he invented his very first motor car. In less than a decade, he parted ways with the company that he’d founded for commercial reasons and started another company: Audi.

Preparing for an MOT

For any vehicle to be considered roadworthy it must pass an MOT. It may seem like a time consuming and expense process, one that may even be inconvenient, but the truth is that, your car must pass an MOT.

The good news is that providing your car is regularly serviced and maintained sufficiently, it should pass its MOT.

Four Warning Signs that your Clutch Needs Repairing

Any motorist understands how to operate the clutch of their car. This is 101 learning to drive. However, what is surprising is the sheer amount of motorists that don’t understand how the clutch actually works. You may say, ‘it’s a mechanics job to know this, not mine.’ This is true, but a basic understanding of how the clutch works will save you a bundle on regular servicing, and generally avoid consistent issues from arising.

The Disadvantages of Electric Car Ownership

Electric and hybrid cars have become increasingly prominent on our roads over the last decade. Environmentally-friendly, with zero harmful pollutants being released into the atmosphere, consumers have grown to appreciate the advantage of electric cars. However, electric car ownership is not without its drawbacks. Here is a brief overview of the disadvantages of electric cars.

How to Choose a Car Mechanic that You Can Trust

Sometimes it feels that finding a mechanic that you can trust is a Herculean task. When you do find a mechanic with the skills and experience needed to complete the necessary work on your vehicle, on occasion mechanics can even be difficult to communicate with. So, how do you choose a car mechanic with the skills and experience needed to sufficiently complete any repairs to your vehicle?

Four driving mistakes you don’t know you’re making

If you’ve been behind the wheel for a few years now, you probably think you’re a pretty competent driver. And that might be the case, but we’re all prone to picking up bad habits. Especially in something we do so regularly.
Those ‘bad habits’ could be putting you at risk when driving. So, without further ado, here’s a quick rundown of the driving mistakes you don’t know you’re making.

How safe is your car from theft?

How often do you think about the safety of the car on your drive?
You arrive home from work, pull into your house, lock the car door, and head in. Don’t need to think about the car again until you’re next in it, do you?