Motoring

  • BusinessBradford Telegraph and Argus

    Car repair pod could be installed in car park of Bradford supermarket

    A CAR repair workshop could be installed in the car park of a local Morrisons if new plans are approved.

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  • BusinessReuters

    UK car output up 14.6% in February, says industry body

    However, with major manufacturers stemming production of some LNG-running models to focus on new electric variants, production volumes may be more variable in the months ahead, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said. This was driven by domestic demand, which climbed 58% to 20,658 units. Britain and the European Union, which are each other's largest market for exports of EVs, agreed in December to give EV makers until the end of 2026 to comply with local content rules, delay

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  • BusinessPA Media: UK News

    UK car production increases again

    The industry is transitioning from internal combustion engine cars to electrified vehicles, said the SMMT.

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  • LifestyleThe Telegraph

    The most expensive cars in the world to service

    Car servicing is an irksome obligation. Expensive, inconvenient and baffling to many, car maintenance in general is an unwelcome chore that can put a real dent in a household’s finances, even if the car only requires a modest amount of work. Combine that with the impracticality of taking a car to a dealership during the week, followed by a mechanic informing you that your indicator fluid needs replacing, and it’s little wonder that around 25 per cent of drivers report delaying or even skipping m

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  • BusinessThe Telegraph

    Ask the Expert: How can I get my money back for a smoking Vauxhall Corsa?

    My grandson’s 10-year-old Vauxhall Corsa had an exhaust that was smoking badly. The dealer changed the oil and filter, but shortly afterwards our local garage diagnosed a cracked piston, quoting £4,000 to replace the engine. The selling dealer referred us to its warranty, but this only covers repairs up to £500. The dealer has since advised that its liability was limited to 28 days and has ignored our request for them to buy the car back. What action would you recommend?

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  • NewsSWNS

    Why car owners consider their car ‘part of the family’

    Half of Americans consider their car to be “part of the family,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American car owners, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Meineke, revealed that 51% think of their car as part of the family — and 53% would keep their current car forever if given the option. For some, this is due to an emotional attachment (22%), while others have fond memories with their current cars (24%). There are also more practical reasons for why respondents want to keep their c

  • NewsSWNS

    Motorist left shocked after seeing car driving with tree hanging out of boot

    A motorist has been left shocked after seeing a car driving with a huge tree hanging out of its boot. Kelly Magree was a passenger in a vehicle in Halifax, West Yorks,. when she realised the car infront of them had a large shrub coming out of the boot. In the hilarious footage, which was captured on Saturday (March 23), shows the vehicle casually driving along - with the indicator and brake lights only just visible.