Misfuelling – a guide
Misfuelling is an increasing cause of breakdown in the UK. Often it is not covered under your vehicle warranty and most people who are victim to this unfortunate mistake are ill-prepared and embarrassed by their faux pas. This guide covers the most basic questions with regard to what to do and what to expect if […]
Diesel in petrol – misfuel guide
It is harder to put diesel in petrol than vice versa. The diesel nozzle in most fuel stations is generally larger than the petrol one and won’t fit. That being said, there are always the exceptions to the rule, and 25% of calls received by leading fuel drain specialists Auto Fuel Fix are because of […]
Salvage Vehicles and Parts
Salvage vehicles and parts are a resourceful way of saving money and promoting environmental conservation if you have the experience or qualifications to fix or maintain your vehicle yourself. Auto salvage means the restoration of damaged repairable cars and the removal and recycling of scrap and salvageable parts of those vehicles which are beyond repair. […]
Petrol in diesel – misfuel guide
Misfuelling with petrol in diesel is a more common mishap than you may have realised with 3/4 of 150000 reported cases a year being reported by the AA. With diesel car sales on the increase over recent years, this figure seems likely to rise. If you have been unfortunate enough to put petrol in diesel […]
Petrol and Diesel Car Sales Ban by 2040 in UK – The Facts
In addition to the new tax being brought in for new diesel cars, the government has announced that by 2040 you will no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car. This is in response to the clean air initiative; it is another step in making our air cleaner and our most […]
Diesel cars, pollution and new taxes in 2018 – what you need to know
Following Chancellor Phillip Hammond’s revelation of the 2018 financial budget, there has been a clear focus on ‘Clean Air’ and reducing our CO2 emissions. As a result, some diesel cars will see a tax increase starting in the new financial year if they do not meet the CO2 emissions standards. It is important to note […]
Car Locksmith – Emergency Entry
Being locked out of your vehicle can be a terrifying event. It is also not an easy thing to deal with on your own and you could be in any number of places when you discover you cannot get into your vehicle. If you do not have a spare key or your spare key is […]
New UK Speeding fines – All you need to know
The new UK speeding laws come into effect from 24th April 2017, motorists caught speeding from this date onwards will find themselves facing tougher new laws and regulations. In this blog, we tell you all you need to know about these tough new speeding fines. Speeding Fine Bands There will be 3 speeding bands which […]
Frozen door locks – Top tips to defrost them
So You’ve gone to get into your car in the morning or when you’re leaving work to drive home and your car door locks are frozen! Don’t panic, here are some handy tips to get you into your vehicle and on your way! Unfreezing your car door lock There are quite a few items which […]
UK Fuel Prices Brexit & Bremain Predictions
The European Referendum In the run-up to the European Referendum on 23rd June, we will all be asking ourselves what factors will be making us vote either IN or OUT. Fuel prices may well not be something that you have considered. This article covers what has been predicted by both the Brexit and Bremain campaigners […]