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  Saab Parts UK launches fixed price repairs 3 Dec 2013 (News)
  Under the new scheme owners can get work done nationally at a fixed price – front wipers can be changed from £29, for example, while a brake fluid change costs £45 and front brake pad replacement costs £119. Saab Parts UK has an expanding network of authorised repairers and parts fitted are backed by a two-year 24,000 mile warranty.
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  Mercedes-Benz dealers to sell approved ‘MO’ winter tyres 19 Nov 2013 (News)
  .  Effective as soon as the temperature falls below seven degrees Celsius, winter tyres  feature a better rubber compound, which remain supple at low temperatures to provide better grip and handling on wet, icy and snow-covered roads. The tyres also have wide grooves, which provide extra grip when accelerating and braking, reducing the chances of skidding. Mercedes-Benz claims its approved winter tyres can improve braking distances by up to 50 per cent on snow-covered roads and by four metres on wet and cold roads.
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  Free tyre pressure monitor tool from Renault 6 May 2010 (News)
  Under inflation by more than 14psi could risk rapid deflation, will adversely affect handling and grip and will mean the vehicle to which they're fitted uses an extra tank of fuel each year. Worryingly, braking distance in the wet increases by 11metres. Roger Loderick, Product Manager - Service, Wear & Tear, Tyres, Oil, Renault UK Limited, said: "Correct inflation pressures are an important factor in increasing the life of a vehicle's tyres as well as directly affecting the vehicle's safety and, critically, maximising braking effectiveness, particularly in the wet.
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  Barchetta Back 4 Jun 2004 (News)
  Mechanically identical to the original model and still built in left-hand drive only, the Barchetta, which was restyled at the end of 2002, is powered by FIAT’s 16-valve, twin overhead camshaft 1.8 litre VVT engine which produces 130 bhp, giving it a top speed of 124 mph, with 0-62 mph acceleration in 8.9 seconds. Standard kit includes power steering, ABS anti-lock braking, driver and passenger airbags, CD player, central locking, foglights, electrically operated windows and door mirrors, leather steering wheel and gearknob, and an electric aerial. STANDARD EQUIPMENT includes: Front fog lights; Driver and passenger airbags; Front seatbelt pre-tensioners; ABS anti-lock braking; Power steering; Remote central locking; Electric windows and mirrors; Height adjustable steering wheel; Leather steering wheel and gearknob; RDS stereo radio/CD with electric aerial; Engine immobiliser OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Air-conditioning @ £999; Alarm @ £150; Hardtop @ £1450; Windstop @ £99; Metallic paint @ £285; Alloy wheels @ £320.
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  MoT Data for Telford 6 May 2014 (News)
  The tables below feature a lot of red numbers, which indicates pass rates below the national average. Failure rates for issues related to suspension and brakes are noticably higher in Telford postcodes versus the national average. The best performing manufacturer is Porsche, although in TF postcodes it actually performs worse than it does on average in the rest of the UK.
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  New MB A-Class Car Leasing from £199.99 a Month 6 Apr 2005 (News)
  30 new A Class in stock ready to go and the prices below all include Metallic Paint: 36 Month Contracts New Mercedes A-Class 160 CDI Classic SE 5dr @ £199.99 on 10kpa New Mercedes A-Class 160 CDI Classic SE 5dr @ £219.99 on 15kpa New Mercedes A-Class 160 CDI Classic SE 5dr @ £239.99 on 20kpa 26 Month Contracts New Mercedes A-Class 160 CDI Classic SE 5dr @ £219.99 on 10kpa New Mercedes A-Class 160 CDI Classic SE 5dr @ £239.99 on 15kpa New Mercedes A-Class 160 CDI Classic SE 5dr @ £259.99 on 20kpa The specification includes the following: * Metallic paint * Air-Conditioning * Single CD Player * Front Fog Lamps * Electric Mirrors / Heated * Electric Front Windows * Multifunction Steering Wheel * Driver & Passenger Air-Bags * Alarm & Immobiliser * Anti-Lock Brakes * Front & Rear Disc Brakes * Heated Windscreen Washer Nozzles * Speed Sensitive Steering * Remote Central Locking * Euro 4 Diesel - 60mpg * Rear Screen wiper & Wash * One touch indicators * Front & Rear drink Holders * Fold Down Rear Seats * Dust Filter Ventilation * Electronic Stability * Traction Control * Seat Belt Indicators for Rear Passengers * Isofix Child Seat Attachments * Rear Head Restraints * Seat Belt Pre -Tensioners * High Level Third Brake Light For more information on any of the above please call the car leasing sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com .
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  MoT Data for Sutton 6 May 2014 (News)
  For some items the pass rate is significantly higher than average, including for suspension related issues and brakes. Porsche is the best performing manufacturer overall, however the best performing maker with more than 1000 models tested is Hyundai.  Good Garages in Sutton postcodes Garages that have been recommended by Honestjohn.co.uk readers