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Cost concerns drive 1 in 3 Brit to skip car servicing says PayByPhone

by James Ruppert | Mar 3, 2025 | Articles, Bangernomics, Car Care, Car Parts, Car Repairs, Future Proof Cars

New research from PayByPhone reveals that nearly a third of UK motorists (29%) are considering skipping car servicing due to high costs – and interestingly, younger drivers (17-24) are actually more financially prepared for vehicle maintenance than older generations. Key insights include: · 29% of motorists consider skipping car servicing due to high costs ·

One in four car owners admit to carrying out DIY repairs to save money says Tempcover

by James Ruppert | Mar 3, 2025 | Articles, Bangernomics, Bangers and Classics, Buying Cars, Car Care, Car Parts, Car Products, Car Repairs, Car Warranty, Future Proof Cars

The temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK car owners, revealing how financial concerns are driving many to take risks attempting DIY fixes, delay essential repairs, and turn to social media for vehicle diagnostics before seeking professional help. Key findings include[1]: One in four UK drivers (25%) have attempted DIY vehicle repairs rather

Follow these 7 Simple Car Maintenance Tips UK to Save Hundreds says Ovoko

by James Ruppert | Feb 28, 2025 | Articles, Car Care, Car Cleaning, Car Parts, Car Products, Car Repairs, Car Warranty, Classic Cars, Economy

7 Simple Car Maintenance Tips UK Drivers Can Follow to Save Hundreds As cold weather continues across the UK, drivers may face disruptions to their journeys. Additionally, colder temperatures increase risks on the road and the likelihood of vehicle issues if proper maintenance checks are not carried out during the cooler months. Luckily, the experts

Surge in people buying vans according to The Green Insurer

by James Ruppert | Feb 28, 2025 | Articles, Driving, Economy, Electric Cars, Electric Van, Vans

New research from The Green Insurer, which is focused on helping drivers reduce carbon emissions, shows van ownership is continuing to accelerate as more drivers opt for the space and comfort of vans over cars. It’s no longer a case of White Van Man owning a van just for work with younger drivers and women

Farizon SV EV Van Revealed

by James Ruppert | Feb 24, 2025 | Articles, Electric Cars, Electric Van

Free Car Mag has been out driving the new electric van from China that’s rather good. First though here are all the facts you are likely to need right now and also a video made by the Future Proof Cars chaps. There’s a proper test drive coming soon. ▪ Farizon SV is the first van

Celebrity Car Salesmen

by James Ruppert | Feb 22, 2025 | 4 x 4, Celebrities, Electric Cars, Future Proof Cars

Once upon a time there was a brand new car magazine. The simple idea was to make it appeal to readers who didn’t necessarily like or love cars, but might draw them towards the cover and then the contents. With that in mind the very first cover of Free Car Mag featured a musical celebrity,

Latest Car S.O.S. returns with Celebrity Surprise Guests On National Geographic

by James Ruppert | Feb 21, 2025 | 4 x 4, Classic Cars, News, TV

Free Car Mag’s favourite Classic Car Show returns and we hope to be chatting to the chaps about what will be happening. 10 New Episodes Air on National Geographic Every Thursday at 8pm, Starting 13th March Featuring Guest Appearances from Automotive Legends Jeremy Clarkson and Mike Brewer, Along with Comedian Johnny Vegas and More!

Orient Star Launches New Contemporary Date Models in Subtle Earthy Colours

by James Ruppert | Feb 21, 2025 | Orient Watches, Watches

Orient Star has launched four new Contemporary Date models with earthy colour dials from the Contemporary Collection. The richly nuanced colours add charm to this model characterised by its power reserve display and modern style. What a wonderful set of watches. In addition to the three centre hands, the conventional design of the Contemporary Date

Jameel Motors UK joins SMMT + Coming Soon: Farizon SV first drive

by James Ruppert | Feb 20, 2025 | Articles, Electric Cars, New Model

Jameel Motors UK is a new British subsidiary of an experienced and successful international automotive distributor First launch programme is a born-electric large van from Geely’s Farizon commercial vehicle brand Farizon SV is the first series production electric van to use an advanced drive-by-wire intelligent architecture which delivers numerous benefits, including up to 13 m3

Just 7% of UK drivers understand car warning lights says Temporary Car Insurance

by James Ruppert | Feb 17, 2025 | Articles, Car Care, Car Culture, Car Parts, Car Products

Only 7% of UK drivers reportedly understand the meaning of car warning lights. To address this, the temporary car insurance specialists at Tempcover have created a guide highlighting the most common warning lights you should never ignore, as well as the warning lights Brits struggle with the most based on Google search data for their meanings.

Peugeot 205 GTI by Matthew Corrigan

by James Ruppert | Feb 14, 2025 | Articles, Books, Classic Cars

Great Books by our great friend Matthew Corrigan who is a wonderful writer. Peugeot 205 GTI – Matthew Corrigan Amberley Publishing £14.99 Covers the engineering and design features that made the 205 so special. Within a stylish design, it offered a variety of lively petrol and diesel engines while the suspension, with MacPherson struts at the front

The Innocenti by Frank Kirtley

by James Ruppert | Feb 14, 2025 | Articles, Books

Book of the Year, an exciting thriller propelled along by an Innocenti Mini… Despite appearances it isn’t a fact and stat based history of the boxy Bertone designed version of the British Leyland Mini. The author, Frank Kirtley (my good friend, sadly deceased) , did know his cars, but not to the extent that it