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  Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars to return in January 3 Dec 2018 (News)
  what we like about the show is meeting the people who do the hardwork. Sure, Wheeler Dealers will show you how to rebuild a car’s brakes – but with Salvage Hunters you get to meet the people who know how to refurbish wheels and dashboards. Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars premieres on   Wednesday 16th January at 9pm exclusively on Quest / also available via the QuestOD app
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  Mercedes-Benz introduces scrappage scheme 5 Oct 2017 (News)
  Model Scrappage discount A-Class £3000 GLA £3500 CLA £3500 CLA Shooting Brake £4000 B-Class £4500 C-Class Saloon £7000 C-Class Estate £7000 C-Class Coupe £4000 C-Class Cabriolet £5500 E-Class Saloon £6000 E-Class Estate £6000
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  Ford unveils Europe-ready Edge SUV 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The Edge will get the same technology as other current Ford models, including Sync 2 infotainment and active safety gadgets. Collision mitigating brakes, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition and automatic parking are all on the cards. Final specification details will be announced nearer the on-sale date. Aside from the new Edge, Ford is to introduce a revised Kuga and a revised Ecosport in 2016.
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  MoT Data for Leeds 6 May 2014 (News)
  postcode=LS1&zoom=11" width="100%">   Place Test Item Failure Rate Relative Rate Leeds Lighting and signalling 23.29% 45% Leeds Brakes 17.67% 38% Leeds Suspension 16.17% 37% Leeds Tyres 10.70% 28% Leeds Drivers view of the road 9.71% 26% Leeds Fuel and exhaust 7.12% 21% Leeds Steering 3.99% 18% Leeds Body and structure 2.12% 16% Leeds Seat belts 1.97% 15% Leeds Reg plates and vin 1.76% 14% Leeds Items not tested 1.10% 4%
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  MoT Data for Bradford 6 May 2014 (News)
  .  Every major MoT test area that's examined performs worse than the national average except for seat belts. Worst of those is brakes, its 16.5 per cent failure rate is 50 per cent worse than than the national average. Although most years of registration perform below the national average, older cars do better.
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  Volvo recalls every model in its line-up with the exception of XC90 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  Other recalls in recent months include a fuel leak on the Chevrolet Cruze (831 cars involved), risk of fire on the Jeep Wranger (14 cars involved), failing brake lights on the Nissan Pixo (646 cars involved) and a jamming rear bench on the Renault Grand Modus (4403 cars involved).  CLICK HERE TO SEE A TABLE OF ALL RECENT RECALLS
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  Ford Kuga provides "remarkable traction" 24 Aug 2009 (News)
  AWD works on its own and requires no input from the driver, as it is controlled by sensors monitoring vehicle information such as braking, acceleration and cornering. "The Kuga's intelligent AWD system splits the drive only when it's required," explained Jurgen Putzschler, vehicle dynamics supervisor for the car maker.
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  Following HA advice could protect cheap car insurance premiums 21 Aug 2009 (News)
  " Meanwhile, HA recently suggested having a messy motor could lead to an accident as well. It explained items of rubbish discarded in footwells can become lodged under brake pedals, putting the occupants of the car in danger. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance , finance or warranty visit our car insurance calculator .
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  Trip to Suzuki dealership 'could benefit the environment' 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  The manufacturer has revealed its new Green Light Campaign involves trained technicians checking customers' autos to ensure they are as fuel efficient as possible. For £15.99, motorists can get brakes and tyres seen to and adjusted so that their vehicle's CO2 emissions are minimised. As well as protecting the planet, the scheme could help driver's boost their bank balance - as a more fuel-efficient car can cover more distance between trips to the pump.
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  Eco-driving 'is safe and can save money' 15 May 2009 (News)
  Essentially, he explained, both are about anticipating what is happening ahead so that the driver does not have to brake and accelerate too much. A more economic style of driving could help those buying a used car to save on fuel and maintenance.
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  Eco-driving tips offered by IAM 1 May 2009 (News)
  Chief examiner for the body Peter Rodger gave another piece of advice: "Slowing down earlier, rather than always using the brakes to slow down can make a real difference - a smoother driving style is the single best eco-driving tip." Bank holidays are typically a popular time for family jaunts and short breaks, but drivers with no free time this weekend can look forward to another at the end of May.
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  Motorists urged to choose tyres carefully 31 Mar 2009 (News)
  The more expensive tyre came out on top in all of the tests conducted apart from one. When braking performance was assessed, the test car was still travelling at 27.8 mph when using the Linglong product at the same point it had come to a complete standstill on the Continentals. Senior tester with Autocar Jamie Corstorphine commented: "Having seen how the five cut-price tyres in this test perform, we're in no doubt that quality pays dividends.
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  Cost-cutting motorists going "too far" 26 Feb 2009 (News)
  Kwik-Fit also pointed out any savings made at the pump would soon be eaten away by problems caused as a result of additional wear and tear on the brakes. Speaking on behalf of the company, David White said: "Eco-coasting is clearly on the rise as millions of motorists look to save money on their fuel bills, but the associated dangers make it a money-saving step too far.
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  Mercedes model 'sets safety benchmark' 12 Jan 2009 (News)
  It claimed the technology evident in the vehicle is not available from any other carmaker in the same combination. The car includes attention assist, optional adaptive high-beam assist and automatic braking - which is activated when it is judged there is a serious danger of a collision. Mercedes-Benz pointed out the model is also capable of achieving up to 23 per cent greater fuel efficiency than the previous version.
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  Alfa Romeo celebrates latest model with James Bond Scalextric 5 Dec 2008 (News)
  The Alfa 159 Limited Edition has been described by the manufacturer as "a new secret weapon for dealers across the country". Equipped with gadgets worth more than £3,000, the model also includes red Brembo brake callipers, sports dials with red background, black leather upholstery, Carbonio black metallic paint, lowered suspension and 19-inch alloy wheels. Anyone booking a test drive in the new car will be in with a chance of winning a James Bond Quantum of Solace Scalextric, which features the Alfa 159 Limited Edition alongside an Aston Martin DBS.
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  A change in driving technique 'can protect your pocket and the planet' 31 Oct 2008 (News)
  Road safety consultant Robin Cummins suggested motorists make the effort to look ahead while driving, as anticipating road conditions allows people to slow down by removing their foot from the accelerator rather than by slamming the brakes on. He also pointed out not going through all the gears when pulling up is another way of saving fuel. Mr Cummins added an additional advantage of using these techniques is they will benefit the environment.
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  Toyota releases further iQ details 13 Oct 2008 (News)
  The manufacturer claims the model also meets the highest safety standards, featuring advanced braking and handling technology, as well as nine airbags as standard. With carbon emissions of less than 100 g/km, owners will find they are exempt from road tax. In other motoring news , the Toyota Prius recently collected the Greenest Technology of the Year title at the British Technology Awards.
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  Citroen C5 Tourer to launch 21 May 2008 (News)
  Features of the vehicle include a 505-litre boot, self-levelling suspension, ABS, split folding rear seats, a motorised tailgate, nine airbags, an optional seat-back massage function and emergency braking assistance. The vehicle is several centimetres longer and higher than its C5 Saloon counterpart, Citroen said. Xavier Duchemin, managing director at Citroen UK, remarked: "The C5 Tourer is a perfect complement to the new C5 range ... standing out from its rivals with its dynamic and stylish appearance, exceptional equipment levels and all the functionality and convenience that are desired of a vehicle in this class.
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  BMW Z4 gets a green make-over 24 Aug 2007 (News)
  The changes will apply to all Z4 models built from the start of September onwards. BMW claims that the new brake regeneration system reduces fuel consumption on the X5 3.0d model by seven per cent by using stored energy created when breaking. The company has announced plans to move production of the next generation Z4 roadster from its manufacturing plant in Spartanburg to Regensburg, allowing the former to focus on building high-volume, better selling sport cars.
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  5-YEARS TROUBLE FREE DRIVING FOR UNDER £5,000 6 Aug 2007 (News)
  The Hyundai Amica Atlantic’s key features include electric front windows, driver’s airbag, tinted glass, boot light, central locking, power steering, ABS with Electronic Brake force Distribution and a four speaker audio system with CD player. The Hyundai Warranty package as well as providing a 5 year unlimited mileage warranty also provides a 6 year anti-perforation warranty as well as 3 year Hyundai RAC road assistance cover.