New research highlights neglect of car servicing among UK drivers
New research from Green Flag has revealed that a significant number of UK drivers are neglecting essential car servicing. The survey found that 10% of drivers, equating to approximately 1.3 million motorists, do not have an up-to-date service record for their vehicle. Furthermore, 5% of drivers, or around 690,000 motorists, are unaware of their next […]
Ferrari F40 crashed by mechanic during test drive
A rare and highly valuable Ferrari F40 was involved in a serious accident on Thursday afternoon in Markyate, Hertfordshire. The incident occurred while the vehicle was undergoing service at an undisclosed location – although the accident happened near to where Bell Sport & Classic are based. The vehicle collided with a lamppost, resulting in significant […]
New life parts, why remanufacturing makes sense
Sustainability’ as a word is all around us. You seemingly can’t go an hour without something being ‘sustainably grown’ or being the ‘sustainable choice’. And while your garage might seem a world away from being green or eco-friendly with all the used oil, discarded service parts and worn punctured tyres that have to be disposed […]
BT ends pilot scheme after 1 install to convert street cabinets into EV charging points
BT has discontinued its pilot scheme to convert thousands of its green street cabinets into electric vehicle (EV) charging points. The company had initially announced plans to repurpose up to 60,000 of these cabinets, which are typically used for telecommunications equipment, into charging stations powered by renewable energy. However, after installing a single charger in […]
Industry reacts to 2030 Petrol and Diesel ban reinstatement
The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. This decision, announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, reverses the previous government’s decision to delay the ban until 2035. The government has launched a consultation to gather feedback from the public and industry stakeholders on the […]
The rise of counterfeit car parts
Have you seen our latest edition of Aftermarket, our e-magazine? You can read it in full here. Below is the first in a series of stories from ‘The Parts Issue’. Everyone likes a bargain, and we all try and find things at the very best price we can. Yet, from Amazon to eBay, there lies […]
Garage workers sentenced for issuing fake MOT certificates
Two mechanics from a Cwmbran garage have been sentenced to jail terms for issuing fraudulent MOT certificates. Darren Hoare and Stephen White were motivated by greed, issuing certificates to vehicles without conducting the necessary inspections. The pair charged £100 per fake MOT, pocketing thousands of pounds. By bypassing proper checks, they potentially put lives at […]