Garage News

A Lords Committee report backing car-makers’ calls for discounts to boost EV sales falls on deaf ears Car makers and parliamentarians calling for a new package of cash incentives to boost affordability of new electric cars have been dismissed by the government. In a newly published response to the recent House of Lords Environment and Climate Committee…

HYUNDAI’S sleek IONIQ 6 electric saloon has been crowned Scottish Car of the Year. The Korean brand’s prestigious accolade was announced at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards in association with Macklin Motors. In addition to the overall title, Hyundai received a second category award from the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) at…

MOT tests could be changed from every year to every two years under UK Government proposals. The Department for Transport (DfT) has started a consultation on changing the requirement for a first MOT for a new vehicle from three years to four years. It is also, due to improvements in vehicle safety, considering reducing the…

A leading road safety organisation is advising drivers to carry out basic tyre checks before setting off on their Bank Holiday trips this spring. TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is encouraging motorists to take a few minutes to check air pressure and overall tyre condition. Every year, large numbers of tyre-related breakdowns clog up Britain’s…

Over the river and through the woods was more dangerous back when cars had crummy bias-ply tires, rear-wheel drive and ordinary brakes.

This process repeats many times per second until the vehicle stops or you lift your foot off the brake pedal. The ABS computer does a power-on self test every time you cycle the ignition.

Getting ready for winter is something we should all do – but it need only take a few minutes of preparation to ensure your home and your car are fit for any kind of winter emergency. If you plan to travel during bad weather, always stay up-to-date with weather forecasts by keeping a battery-operated radio…

If something goes wrong with your car and you don’t know much about car repair, then it’s time to go to the shop and find out what’s wrong. However, lots of people are understandably worried about getting ripped off—mechanics are pretty good at detecting when a customer doesn’t know anything about cars. To avoid this,…

You don’t need to spend a fortune on aftermarket installations to upgrade your car’s amenities. We’ve rounded up the best deals on gear for a safer, smarter, and cleaner commute.