The maximum cost of an hour’s work for a garage mechanic now stands at more than £230, according to a nationwide study by automotive service and repair start-up, motoreasy. Overall, the UK average labour rate – combining main dealers, independent workshops and fast-fit outlets – is £67 an hour. Analysis of 6,000 garages from across
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The all-new Honda Civic Type R has set a new benchmark lap time for front-wheel drive cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. On 3 April 2017, a development car lapped the world-famous circuit in 7 minutes 43.8 seconds. The lap time was achieved during the final phase of the model’s testing regime, on a dry track
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Here is our new favourite show which charts a full year in the life of RM’s expert car specialists as they traverse the globe on a mission to bring the world’s finest and most desirable collector cars to auction. The programme provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the RM team identifies potential auction vehicles,
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New flagship SUV celebrates ‘Shackleton’s Return’ the recent 30-day Antarctic expedition by Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Great Grandson, which was completed in a Hyundai Santa Fe. The launch of a highly-equipped SUV perfect for those who consider every drive an expedition – the Sante Fe Endurance Edition. Sitting at the top of Hyundai’s range, it celebrates
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We rather love Rosario Dawson and the prospect of added Katherine Heigl is enough to tip us over the edge of reason. As it is we have a sort of recreation of the great '80s plots which pits a nice lady against a bonkers one. Ex wife and new girlfriend. Should be fun. They drive
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Arsenal players Jenkinson, Koscielny and Mustafi were put to the test recently in the Citroën C1 Airscape Challenge. The C1 Airscape, driven by stunt driver Paul Swift, became a target on two wheels as the players attempted to kick footballs through the open Airscape roof. Citroën, the club’s Official Automotive Partner, challenged Arsenal players Carl
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Free Car Mag are very pleased to announce that this brilliant documentary will be in Cinemas on the 25th May and available on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital platforms from the 29th. The inspirational documentary account of one man’s pioneering spirit, unswerving tenacity and endless passion, McLaren is the untold story of a motor racing icon,
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At Free Car Mag we are worried that Robot Cars of the future might try and get us, or at least be very very boring. Anyway a company which has a stake in the future of motoring and where cars should park have given this rather more thought… yourparkingspace explored some of the emerging technologies
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With 20 million motorists expected to hit the roads for the Easter weekend, Halfords is predicting a karaoke revival as sales of in-car audio gadgets soar by 42%. Whether it’s Peppa Pig on loop, power ballads to power through the journey, or club classics to while away the hours, cars are likely to be filled
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The next issue of Free Car Mag will be a classic car special. Ahead of that, here is some interesting findings. Classic Trader, Europe’s leading online marketplace for classic cars, has announced that the total value of cars currently on the site has eclipsed 1 billion EUR for the first time in its two-year history.
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Here it is all the cars and other vehicles you will see in the film Fast & Furious. This is part one of our comprehensive guide to most of the facts and features that should keep the average anorak informed. If you don't find your favourite Furiousmobile here, it is bound to rock up in
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Here is Part Two of our great big guide to the motors featured in Fast & Furious 8. Russian Military Vehicle Driven By: Villains POWER: Chevy 8.1L Vortec motor DRIVETRAIN: 4.56 Gears with Detroit Locker 4L80E Transmisssion BRAKE SYSTEM: CNC Twin Caliper Slide-brake setup CHASSIS & SUSPENSION: 2006 ¾ ton Chevy
Read More: The Cars of Fast & Furious 8 Part Two