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  Classic Car Restoration (Article)
  Don't rush is an attack little bits until you get bored and move onto the next bit. Break it down if you have to: engine, brakes, body (doors, bonnet) etc. Under each section allocate time and money before making your time line. You might opt to regrind the crank, in which case you'll probably spend a day taking the engine apart and while you're waiting for the crank to come back you can tackle the brakes.
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  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  Insist on a test drive the covers the sorts of road you’ll use normally. During the test drive, try every gear, including reverse, the brakes and all of the lights. Also, press every button and switch to make sure they all work and check the air conditioning pumps out cold (and hot) air. Listen out for any unusual noises or clonks. Doing the deal If the inspection and paperwork all check out, it’s time to make an offer.
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  How to buy a new van (Article)
  There is a difference between a service and full maintenance agreement; the former only covers for the intermittent service as and when required and may not cover for other wear and tear, such as replacement brake discs or tyres. Many van manufacturers will provide off-the-shelf factory conversions. This means you can get a Luton, tipper, dropside or low loader direct from the van dealer.
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  Cheap van tyre buying advice (Article)
  Not only could it adversely affect the suspension and steering characteristics of the vehicle, but it may also impede its braking performance. How can I get cheap van tyres? It has never been easier to buy tyres for your van, with the established high street names competing with online retailers and mobile tyre fitters for your hard earned cash.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  The car is fitted with several items of optional equipment to enhance safety and driving pleasure. This includes uprated brakes, sports exhaust, heated seats, 6-point safety harnesses, anodised short-shift gear lever and ‘get home’ storable hood. Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Sportscarhire is now the exclusive road hire partner of Zenos for England and Wales.
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  Camper van finance advice and deals (Article)
  There is a difference between a service and full maintenance agreement; the former only covers for the intermittent service as and when required and may not cover for other wear and tear, such as replacement brake discs or tyres. Ask for a complete breakdown of the servicing deal and ask the dealer to stipulate what is/isn’t included. Further buying help Used van prices MPV and camper buying tips Vans for sale Useful links Real MPG MoT results Cheap insurance * Sometimes we show a link with a * next to it.
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  Buying and selling a van on eBay (Article)
  On the test drive, try and take in a variety of roads and speeds, make sure you use all the gears including reverse and have a good look under the bonnet; clean oil, brake fluid and a tidy engine bay suggest a van that’s been well maintained. The name and address on the V5C (logbook) should match seller and the location of the vehicle. Always ask the seller for two forms of identification to ensure they are the person that's listed on the V5C registration document.
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  Honest John Kit Award Winners 2019 (Article)
  It’s the Continental AllSeasonContact.  The Continental do well in wet and dry conditions too with reliable, reactive braking and the tyres are also very quiet and refined even at high speeds. They're  also very fuel efficient.
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  Cheap van finance and advice (Article)
  Examine the service agreement There is a difference between a service and full maintenance agreement; the former only covers for the intermittent service as and when required and may not cover for other wear and tear, such as replacement brake discs or tyres. The full terms, conditions and potential penalties must be provided A dishonest salesperson might gloss over many of the important small print items that could leave you out of pocket.
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  How to sell your van (Article)
  And always list additional equipment that you van has, like roof bars, racking, tow bar and/or additional security. If you know your van's payload, include it, along with the braked towing limit. These will be listed in the vehicle manual and/or on a plate on the van.  Be sure to mention the van's dealer service history (if it has one) and disclose how long is left on the MoT. Always disclose any damage in the advert so you give the buyer a clear idea of exactly what they’re getting.  If the van has had a full service, new tyres or recent work (air condition regassing, for example) then mention it in the advert, along with any other recent mechanical work.  Decide how you want to be contacted and which times suit you best.
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  Buying and selling vans at auction (Article)
  .  No major mechanical faults If the vehicle is described as such it means the vehicle should not have any major faults in the engine, gearbox, clutch, brakes, steering or transmission. Any claims are limited to being reported within one hour of the auction ending, however.  Specified faults The auctioneer reads out particular defects notified by the seller.
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  Don’t assume such vehicles are drivable, however; non-structural faults may include brakes, steering or other safety-related parts. Think of Cat D / Cat N like this example: A car is worth £6,000, but sustains some minor cosmetic damage. The damage will cost £2,500 for an insurance repair that includes the cost of a courtesy car for the owner while the repair takes place.
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  Concern Over Brake Disc Quality 31 May 2008 (News)
  Rossini’s special multi-drilled and grooved performance brake discs are designed to provide improved stopping power. Grooves in the brake disc reduce brake pad glazing and repel brake dust. Drilling cools the discs quicker and helps improve brake grip – instantly.
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  Lowest Rossini Brake Disc Prices and Free Caliper Paint 21 Feb 2008 (News)
  Rossini’s special multi-drilled and grooved signature performance Brake Discs don’t just look terrific – they offer excellent stopping power too. Grooves in the brake disc reduce brake pad glazing and repel brake dust and moisture. The grooving helps improve brake grip - instantly.
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  Cut Price Brake Discs Could Save Lives 14 Apr 2004 (News)
  Grooves in the disc reduce brake pad glazing and repel brake dust and moisture. The grooving increases pad grip instantly. Titanium in the disc provides added strength and durability to prevent brake disc warping, the main cause of brake judder.
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  Brake Survey: Which Discs Are The Worst 7 Jun 2008 (News)
  The survey was requested by Mail order specialists, Car Parts Direct which has seen a huge increase in the number of vehicles requiring brake discs early because of defects in the original brakes fitted. Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, "We regularly supply upgraded brakes for vehicles where our customers tells us the original brake discs fitted wear out early or fail to provide adequate stopping.
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  Top Stopping Power at a Rock Bottom Price 29 Mar 2005 (News)
  Grooves in the brake disc reduce brake pad glazing and repel brake dust and moisture. The grooving helps improve brake grip - instantly. Titanium in the discs provides added strength and durability to prevent brake disc warping – the main cause of brake judder.
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  Some Britons 'travelling with faulty brakes' 18 Mar 2008 (News)
  David White, Kwik-Fit customer service director, commented that people should make sure they judge their stopping distances correctly if one in eight vehicles has brake problems. He said: "Brakes should be inspected as soon as braking system symptoms are noticed - it's in all road users' interests for you to be able to bring your car to a halt at the time of asking.
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  Honda develops ‘City-Brake Active’ for next Jazz 2 Apr 2013 (News)
  The Japanese version of the next generation Honda Jazz – called Fit in its home market – will be fitted with a collision-mitigating braking system called ‘City-Brake Active’ when it goes on sale in Asia in late 2013. The system is designed to prevent or minimise impacts at low speeds. It works at up to around 18mph and detects vehicles in front by laser radar.
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  Coated Brake Discs Prevent Unsightly Rust 18 Mar 2011 (News)
  Federal-Mogul’s Ferodo brakes product range now includes a range of premium coated brake discs engineered specifically for vehicles equipped with 'see-through' alloy wheels. The new Ferodo COAT PLUS brake discs are available immediatelythrough distributors.