Nuts, bolts, threads and spanners – essential for all motor cars, notably including classics. Dave Moss explains... (All words and photographs by Dave). There's a long, deep, and in places dark and slightly mysterious history behind the remarkable cornucopia of nuts and bolts and their threads encountered when working on old vehicles. Despite standardisation efforts stretching back almost two … [Read more...]
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MoT Test – All change for modern cars – and, especially, classics!
Changes to the MoT test coming up on 20th May 2018... Dave Moss comprehensively explains what's happening. Various changes to the MOT test rules in England Scotland and Wales come in to force on Sunday May 20th 2018. Most of them affect all light vehicles over 3 years old, but there is also a big change for owners of classic vehicles. From that date, cars, vans, motorcycles and other light … [Read more...]
Hyundai i30N hot hatch – Road Test
The new Hyundai i30N rally-bred fast hatchback… Assessed on the road by Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency). Some car-makers shout about their performance models which can quietly disappoint, yet Hyundai play it the other way with the i30N and have a normal looking five door mid-sized hatchback model which excites every time you take the wheel. The Korean brand has electrified the World … [Read more...]
Insurance renewals – it’s ALWAYS best to tell the truth!
Tens of thousands of cars will come up for insurance renewal each month but you may be unwittingly breaking the law when you renew... Some insurance policies automatically renew in some cases but even then any change in personal circumstances not declared to the provider mean you will possibly have no cover in the event of a claim. Look at our handy guide to check if any of these apply to you … [Read more...]
Subaru XV compact SUV – Road Test
NEW SUBARU XV COMPACT SUV – A LIMITED RANGE WITH NICHE APPEAL. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Although Subaru is a brand with increasing sales in the North America and Australasia, in the UK the firm has always been and still is a niche choice, appealing to older customers with an individual desire to own something different. It is failing to attract a new generation of younger … [Read more...]
Taking your vehicle abroad? Make sure that you, and it, are fully prepared!
The Motor Ombudsman has a six-point checklist for vehicles and travel this Easter... (Words from Robin Roberts, photograph by Kim Henson). Having a car that is roadworthy and a journey well planned will help avoid any unforeseen delays during this year’s first long weekend. Every fluid and lubricant is critical to components being able to operate efficiently, such as the brakes, engine … [Read more...]
Modern headlights too bright?
Modern car headlights might be a shining safety issue because they are too bright, suggests the RAC. The headlights of some newer cars are so bright they are causing a road safety hazard for drivers with as many as two-thirds (65%) of motorists saying they regularly get dazzled by oncoming headlights even though they are dipped. Fifteen per cent of motorists surveyed by the RAC claim they have … [Read more...]
Abarth 595 Competizione 180 – Road Test
The Abarth 595 Competizione 180 Manual pocket-rocket. Fun in the city – test-driven by Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency)... Brits used to relish small high performance cars, and thank goodness the Italians still build them like the Abarth 595 Competizione. While the UK may have grown up and developed a taste for family hot-hatches, there is still a lot to be enjoyed behind the wheel of … [Read more...]
Peugeot Expert LWB 180 Professional Plus – Van Road Test
Robin Roberts test drives a large and thoroughly practical load carrier… Sometimes, it’s what you cannot see very easily which really impresses about a new vehicle, such as the Peugeot Expert LWB Professional Plus. This award-winning big van comes with a very good pedigree and blends utter practicality with useful performance. It was launched and went on sale in 2016 but its popularity and … [Read more...]
New Volvo XC40 – First Impressions
Volvo’s XC40 to arrive soon in the UK… David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) gives his thoughts… Volvo’s push with introducing new products continues with the arrival in April of the first models in their XC40 compact SUV range of 2WD and 4WD (AWD), petrol and diesel models, and to come plug-in hybrid and fully electric powered versions – to be added to the line-up later. The Volvo brand has … [Read more...]
Ferrari: Under the Skin – Enlightening exhibition now on in London
Kim Henson visits a unique exhibition of interest to anyone who likes motoring history in general, sports/racing cars and Ferrari in particular… (All words and photographs by Kim). For most motoring enthusiasts the Ferrari name conjours up thoughts and images relating to speed, style, technical prowess, motorsport success and a unique sporting character. Celebrating all of these aspects and … [Read more...]
2018 Ford EcoSport compact SUV – Road Test
Ford’s latest EcoSport compact SUV – better but not best. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) gives his assessment… The latest Ford EcoSport compact SUV is the best yet after a troubled start in 2014. Under Ford’s then current ‘One Ford’ global vehicle policy, to meet the demand for SUVs, which started in 2010 and has grown rampantly since then, Ford brought their Brazilian designed chunky … [Read more...]
Latest Citroën C4 Cactus – First Impressions
Revised Citroën C4 Cactus – softer looks, softer ride, harder prices! By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Arriving in April and able to carry a new 18 registration plate is the revised Citroën C4 Cactus range of mid-sized five door hatchbacks with petrol and diesel engine options, priced from £17,265 to £20,895. The previous generation range had a starter price of £13,770 but the increase … [Read more...]
The Guild of Motoring Writers features in a new permanent exhibition at the National Motor Museum
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu now has a new display all about the Guild of Motoring Writers, including its long history and what it does today... Chris Adamson reports. The Guild of Motoring Writers’, the world’s oldest and largest organisation for automotive journalists has a new expanded and updated permanent exhibition at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. The display, in its own … [Read more...]
Second Aston Martin model could be built in south Wales
Another amazing Aston Martin may be produced at St. Athan. Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency) reports... A second stunning Aston Martin model could be heading for the new production lines being installed in its St Athan plant outside Cardiff. This week, Aston Martin presented the Lagonda Vision Concept at the Geneva Motor Show and marked the beginning of a new range of state of the … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 350d AMG Line Estate – Road Test
Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency) test drives another luxurious yet practical load carrier from Mercedes-Benz… The fashion of buying saloons and hatchbacks is looking distinctly outdated with the clamour for must-have SUVs showing no signs of easing off. But the other interesting trend is the turn towards quality estates which hold onto their value over longer periods, and which is … [Read more...]
60 Not Out!! ‘Car Mechanics’ magazine still helps motorists get the best from their vehicles… Special celebratory issue out on 15th March.
Kim Henson reports on one of the longest-running motoring magazines – going strong after 60 years, despite huge changes in car technologies and fashions. In the spring of 1958 a new motoring magazine caused something of a stir; the first issue of ‘Car Mechanics’ appeared, with the cover date April 1958. Like its long-established rival ‘Practical Motorist’, it aimed to help advise readers on how … [Read more...]
Hyundai Kona compact SUV – Road Test
Hyundai Kona has joined the congested compact SUV market… By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). On sale in the UK from the end of last year, the first turbocharged petrol powered models in the Hyundai Kona, compact SUV model line up were priced from £16,195 to £24,995 at launch but these have already risen to £16,445 to £25,245. Mid-year these petrol versions will be joined by two … [Read more...]
New Kia Picanto arrives – First Impressions
Kia’s Picanto city car range receives the Crossover look… David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) gives his initial assessment… Kia’s small city car, the Picanto five door hatchback range, launched in May last year, gains an X-Line Crossover/SUV styled version for 2018. Although small City Car sales fell by 10% in the UK last year, close to 69,000 buyers were still attracted to this segment. … [Read more...]
Latest Kia Sorento seven seater SUV – First Impressions
The 2018 Kia Sorento seven seater SUV arrives in the UK. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports on this latest version… More models with more specification – the 2018 enhanced versions of the third generation Kia Sorento seven-seat large SUV are now on sale in the UK at prices ranging from £28,995 to £41,995. This makes the top spec version the price list flagship of the brand’s … [Read more...]
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