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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16th December 2022
The annual potholes report The Department for Transport (DfT) has just released a new report on the condition of our roads and unfortunately, it’s not good news. The annual report shows that over the last two years, there has been no improvement in potholes on Britain’s roads. The annual report looks at key information on…
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21st October 2022
Once again, we made it to the finals of the Top Garage Awards 2022. This time, we were finalists in the Multi-Site of the Year category. After filling out many forms and questionnaires explaining our business, why we do what we do and our financials it was on to the final stages. Stuart our owner…
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10th September 2022
MOT testing is something that all drivers know we need each year, but have you ever wondered why or how this test came about? What’s included in an MOT and what does MOT even mean? So many questions arise once you start to think about it so we’re here to clear some things up for…
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21st February 2022
We’re the winner! It’s been a big secret for us to keep, but we’re so proud to finally be able to share this fantastic news with you all. The even better news is that we have now won this award twice in a row! Once in 2021/22 and again in 2022/23!
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27th January 2022
Recently we’ve seen a lot of stories shared online about new changes to The Highway Code. The majority of the changes seem like common sense that most road users will already abide by but, it’s always good to make sure you are up to date with the latest changes. These changes will come into effect…
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7th September 2021
You may have seen in the news recently that a new petrol is being added to our fuel pumps across the country. E10 fuel is now seen as the standard petrol available to drivers, but many are left confused by the change. Why have we changed? Will it cost me more to fill up on…
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26th August 2021
It may seem like common sense these days to wear your seatbelt on every journey but it hasn’t always been that way. It’s only 30 years this year (2021) since the latest legislation came into place, and over 50 years since the first seatbelts were introduced. This change in the law is expected to have…
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26th May 2021
New data taken from the DVSA shows that around 580,000 cars aged between 1 and 3 years on the road today have a dangerous fault. This means that they would all fail their MOT but because they don’t need one until their third year, many faults are going unnoticed. Why Are So Many Dangerous Cars…
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