31st July 2024
At CCM, we believe in giving back to our community and supporting those who need it most. We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with the Rowley Young Carers Group in Cranleigh. This fantastic organisation provides essential support to young carers aged 7-14, offering them a safe space to unwind, relax, and enjoy being…
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2nd July 2024
Get ready for a big change on our roads! Self-driving cars could be cruising around Britain by 2026. The Department for Transport has just released an article discussing a new law that just got the green light. Big Boost for Jobs and Safety This new law could create over 38,000 jobs and put Britain at…
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28th June 2024
Ford’s hands-free driver assistance system, BlueCruise, is in the spotlight after two fatal crashes in the US. In both cases, Ford Mustang Mach-E cars using BlueCruise collided with stationary vehicles at night. The first crash happened in February when a Mustang Mach-E hit a parked Honda, killing the 56-year-old driver of the stopped car. The…
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3rd April 2024
In the span of just one year, from April 2022 to March 2023, the automotive industry collectively conducted approximately 34.5 million light MOTs, a process that consumed vast amounts of paper. To put it into perspective, if each test required an A4 certificate, the resulting stack of paper would blanket an area equivalent to 295…
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22nd January 2024
At the outset of 2024, much like our fellow independent garages across the UK, we embarked on an extraordinary journey with the 1Tec Autohub Connect conference. This event served as a dynamic platform, bringing together teams from independent garages to connect, share experiences, and ignite inspiration. The event, spanning an engaging day with four enlightening…
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18th December 2023
A recent report, chaired by Baroness Hayter and featuring input from experts such as IAM RoadSmart, the RAC, and lighting charity LightAware, has shed light on the dangers posed by ultra-bright modern car headlights. Titled ‘Modern Vehicle Headlights Dazzle Drivers and May Compromise Road Safety,’ the report highlights the risks faced by motorists, with some…
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24th October 2023
You won’t be surprised to read that potholes and road repairs in the UK are getting worse, but the scale of the problem may surprise you. According to fresh research from the RAC, the state of the UK’s roads has left many drivers needing to take sudden, and sometimes evasive, measures to avoid potholes.…
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6th February 2023
Currently, the weight limit for a class 7 MOT is between 3,000kg and 3,500kg. This class applies to commercial vehicles like the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit for example. Vehicles this big are often used by traders like builders, or delivery personnel so the loads they are carrying are heavy.
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3rd February 2023
Are emissions on hybrid vehicles an issue? The simple answer is yes. There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to hybrids and mild hybrids. The majority of drivers don’t fully understand the meaning of each and how it actually works. Currently, all hybrid vehicles don’t require emissions testing during their annual MOT however, we…
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24th January 2023
MOT changes may be coming. On the 18th of January 2023, the Department for Transport launched a public consultation regarding the future of MOTs in Great Britain. They are asking the general public for their views on MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans. With the hopes that changes will reduce costs for drivers whilst…
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