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Customers prefer Independent Garages says motoreasy

by James Ruppert | Nov 20, 2018 | Articles, MotorEasy

Garage satisfaction ratings from 1,100 customers indicate car owners are happier with an independent workshop than a main dealer. But the biggest satisfaction ratings were reserved for MotorEasy network workshops, where customers didn’t need to liaise with mechanics, whether independent or franchised. MotorEasy says its analysis of the survey results indicates that motorists don’t trust

The Trouble with Ebay

by James Ruppert | Nov 20, 2018 | Articles, Classic Cars

Here is something I wrote in 2007 and was published in 2008 about Ebay In Autocar. It is worth sharing again because they promised to do something and they should have sorted it all out a decade later. The number of complaints about scam listings the behaviour of sellers never seems to decrease. They are

PEUGEOT ‘BLACK FRIDAY’ GREAT DEALS ONLINE

by James Ruppert | Nov 16, 2018 | Articles, New Model

PEUGEOT is helping motorists get into the Christmas spirit, with a huge range of leading models available in a ‘Black Friday’ event. Christmas shoppers are able to find Black Friday exclusive offers across the PEUGEOT range when ordering a new car online. From city cars, including 108 and 208, to family vehicles, such as the

Classic Experiences for less from Great Escape Cars

by James Ruppert | Nov 15, 2018 | Articles, Classic Cars

Starting now until midnight on Friday 23rd November, Great Escape Cars Limited are running Black Friday Deals across all of our driving experiences. There are free passenger places on all their Road Trips (worth up to £120) and Buy One, Get One Free deals on Classic Tasters and Daily Car Hire. Prices start at an

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Aston Martin DBX is coming

by James Ruppert | Nov 14, 2018 | Articles, New Model

Aston Martin has made a significant and symbolic stride towards the luxury brand’s first SUV – now officially confirmed as being named DBX – with the first development prototype being put through its paces along a demanding Welsh Rally stage in the hands of the company’s Chief Engineer, Matt Becker. This first test for the

Most Dangerous Places To Own A Car revealed by Quotezone

by James Ruppert | Nov 14, 2018 | Articles, Insurance

Research from price comparison experts Quotezone.co.uk has uncovered the most dangerous places to own a car in the UK. Their study found that Birmingham reported a colossal 100 vehicle crimes in July 2018 alone. What’s worse is that 11% of those happened close to a nearby children’s hospital. Check out all the research right here"

The Car Years – Classic Car TV with a Twist – Coming soon

by James Ruppert | Nov 11, 2018 | Articles, Celebrities, Classic Cars, TV

Footman James announced as sponsor of new classic car programme coming in 2019 and presented by Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley. Free Car mag will be interviewing Alex for a future issue when we should have a lot more inside info on this exciting telly programme. A fresh take on the classic car scene, the

Fred, First Dates and a Citroen Berlingo

by James Ruppert | Nov 8, 2018 | Articles, Celebrities

Marking 20 years since the much-loved Citroën Berlingo Leisure Activity Vehicle was first launched in the UK; Citroën has teamed up with Channel 4’s First Dates to celebrate love and family life with two expert observers. Since the UK launch of the original Berlingo Leisure Activity Vehicle back in 1998, the much-loved model has sold

Goldmine in your Garage? Turo says there is

by James Ruppert | Nov 8, 2018 | Articles, News

The nation is wasting thousands of pounds each year by leaving their prized motors in the garage and paying for a vehicle they rarely drive, a study by peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace Turo revealed. A poll of 2,000 motorists in the UK found the average driver spends 456 hours behind the wheel each year and just

Eco-Unfriendly Celebs according to Select Car Leasing

by James Ruppert | Nov 6, 2018 | Articles, Celebrities

Well, this is interesting, with many big names often preaching about how the world needs to step up to deal with climate change, it can sometimes feel like we’re not doing our part. However, are the rich and famous really holding up to their words? After Leonardo DiCaprio famously used a private jet six times

Die Hard Coming to a Cinema in time for Christmas

by James Ruppert | Nov 4, 2018 | Articles, Films

Free Car Mag have our Christmas treat sorted out. It is a magnificent film in so many ways and the appearance of a Mercedes Benz E Class is just the icing on an action packed cake. Just in case you wondered what it is all about and who stars in it…. This 1988 genre-defining action

Spanner Addicts produce the Spanner Report

by James Ruppert | Oct 26, 2018 | Articles, Classic Cars

Spanner Addicts are our favourite bunch of mad mechanics and now they’ve got a magazine out… If you like getting your hands dirty and getting stuck into a restoration then they are your cheerful and expert guides. You can watch their brilliant videos here. https://www.youtube.com/c/spanneraddicts Read their brilliant new magazine right here. https://issuu.com/t5publications/docs/spanner_report_1_26.10.18 Please let

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