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What is the Cost of a Car Battery?

by Chris | April 27th, 2010

It is obviously a very important part of your car, so not something you want to ‘go cheaper’ on. The prices of them vary, there is no one set cost. As guideline expect to pay anywhere from £30 to £180 (but expect it to be at the lower end of the range).

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What is the Cost of an MOT?

by Chris | April 25th, 2010

Having recently purchased myself a second-hand Ford Focus I wanted to look properly at the exact cost of MOT’s for future reference. I know what my friends have said but I wanted to research further.

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Tax Exempt Cars – What You Need To Know

by Chris | April 23rd, 2010

Here is a look at vehicles which the government have deemed exempt from paying road road tax.

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Ford Focus 2.0l Diesel Fuel Economy

by Chris | February 24th, 2010

I have now done a 1000 mile fuel economy test in a 2009 (on an ’09 plate) Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec-S.

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Interesting New Road Safety Ad – Check It Out!

by Chris | January 26th, 2010

We have all became used to the various road safety adverts on our TV screens, such as the “hit me at 30mph and there’s an 80% chance I’ll live” ad. Now the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership has launched a new campaign, with a bit of a difference.

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New Astra 2010 Engine Improvements to MPG & CO2

by Chris | January 4th, 2010

Vauxhall have recently released the very sexy new Astra, definitely a big improvement looks wise on the old shape both inside and outside. But how much have the engines improved?

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Car Maintenance Tips – Advice Video

by Chris | December 1st, 2009

You don’t want to breakdown at any time of year, but especially not in winter.

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Have you ever had an accident while driving on a motorway? Poll

by Chris | October 13th, 2009

Personally the answer is no, thankfully, so far, touch wood. But have you?

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Billboards That Tell You The Right Oil For Your Car!

by Chris | September 30th, 2009

Castrol have launched the first advertising billboard campaign which tells you which is the right oil for your car.

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