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04/12/07
Some Sites For The Kids.
Couple of great sites to have a look at. First one is based on the hedgehogs road safety for kids adverts with loads of games, videos, stories and also a chance to win an Apollo XC.20 Bike from Halfords (entrants have to be under 10 years of age).
To Visit Hedgehog Site - CLICK HERE
Next site is called Arrive Alive and is a highway code for young road users. Great for kids with tests, advice, road signs and lots lots more.
To Visit Arrive Alive Site - CLICK HERE
01/09/07
Drink Driving Campaign Comes To An End.
The 2007 drink and driving awareness campaign has come to an end and if you havent seen the changes The Department for Transport have put in place we are posting them here as a reminder.
What can happen to you if you do choose to drink and drive is listed below.
1. Caught and breathalysed by the police.
2. Criminal record.
3. 12 month driving ban and up to 5000 pound fine.
4. Loss of relationships and/or job.
Other more hard hitting results of drink driving are:
Death - YOU, loved one, friend, relative, neighbour, person within your vehicle or in another vehicle on the road or just within range of your petrol tank.
Financial Loss - Wrapping your car around a tree, roundabout etc is going to smash that car you have worked so hard to buy and put on the road into a crumpled mess.
So you have loss of life and your hard earned cash as 2 more good reasons not to do it.
New Drink Driving Guidelines! - CLICK HERE
22/06/07
Low CO2 & Going Green.
Looks like all the media attension and bad press relating to gas guzzlers has had an affect on peoples purchase choices. The 'new car market' has seen a huge shift with hundreds of thousands choosing to buy cars with lower CO2 emissions.
Have a look at the green-car-guide website for money saving tips and guides on green cars and the DFT ActonCO2 website for smarter driving and purchasing tips.
28/04/07
Watch Dog + Vauxhall.
Wednesday 25th April at 8PM. Vauxhall was featured on this episode of watch dog and in case you missed it we are posting some info here. The problem is that new Vauxhall models are catching fire without warning due to an electrical fault. It is mostly the new Corsa C range with some Tigra B and Combo C vans also affected (Reg Plates Starting 53, 54 & 55).
This is obviously quite a worrying fault, especially if you have a garage. Vauxhall was forced to recall around 200,000 cars because of the issue of water getting into the antilock brake system which can cause a short circuit and as some Vauxhall owners have found a rather nasty fire.
Click Here To View Watchdog Report!
Vauxhall Help Line: 0845 0902044
Email Vauxhall: Click Here
24/02/07
Moblie Phones - Watch Out.
As from 27/02/07 the penalty for using a mobile phone whilst driving will increase from 30 to 60 pounds and three penalty points on your licence. So keep safe, be careful and keep those points off your licence and the cash in your pocket.
30/12/06
Child Restraints - New Law.
If your not already aware the law changed with regards to child restraints on 18th September 2006. With this being very important we have posted the below link to further information.
New Child Restraint Law! - CLICK HERE
22/12/06
Seat have done a complete U turn on its seat belt reminder system. The decision earlier this year to remove the system was heavily criticised by EURO NCAP and SEAT have now told NCAP that it has no plans to remove the system.
13/12/06
Nissan are planning to launch a next generation fuel cell vehicle in early 2010. 2010 will see hopefully gasoline engine technologies that will enhance fuel economy and at the same time reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Demand for cleaner, safer and more fuel-efficient vehicles is growing as people become more aware of climate change and how it will eventually affect us all.
06/12/06
On the same subject of theft, catalytic converters are being heavily targeted because of the high re-sell and scrap value. Even dealerships and forecourts have been hit as well as salvage yards. Cars
that are parked out of site in the dark have also fallen foul. Keep your car safe and park it within view.
04/12/06
In car sat nav units are being targeted by theives due to the high value and how easy they are to steal. It only takes a second to smash a window and remove. Theives will also smash your window if a
suction ring is visable as they will think it is in the glove compartment. Just wipe the ring clean with a tissue and never leave a unit in your car. This is very similar to the spate of mobile phone
thefts that used to occur. Currently about 12 sat nav units are stolen in the uk every minute.
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Dont Be Shy - Just Buy!
September / October has seen Andys-Autos expand into the area of reconditioning Alternators, Injectors and Fuel Pumps. So you can grab a bargain and purchase these items at a fraction of the new price but in as new condition. You can even send us your old injectors and pumps for reconditioning.
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