ChipsAway now only allow specialists to work on electric vehicles
Electric vehicle sales keep rising. To ensure the continued safety of our customers and staff, at ChipsAway only specialists who have completed specific certified training will be allowed to carry out repairs on electric vehicles. https://www.chipsaway.co.uk/blog/chipsaway-ensure-safety-of-specialists-and-customers-with-electric-vehicle-training-as-standard/
Read More...Night-time driving bans for new drivers could be on their way
A fifth of new drivers get into a car accident within their first year on the road and so the Department of Transport is now trying to reduce these numbers. One solution being considered is a graduated licensing scheme for new drivers, which would include restrictions such as no night-time driving. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/new-drivers-could-banned-driving-16606057
Read More...Quick hack to get up to £170 off your breakdown cover.
This is a hack you do not want to miss- it could save you an absolute fortune. The RAC currently have huge offers on their website- where some even new vehicle based roadside coverage could cost as little as £4.50 a month. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/motoring/heres-quick-hack-up-170-16489229
Read More...Drivers who leave their engines running while stationary could get much bigger fines.
Motorists can currently be handed a fixed penalty notice of £20, rising to £40 if unpaid after 28 days. But the government says the amount, which hasn’t been altered since 2002, is ‘well below fine levels for similar offences.’ https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/idling-car-engines-running-fines-16532837
Read More...Chipsaway Ensure Safety of Specialists and Customers with Electric Vehicle Training As Standard
With the substantial rise in new electric vehicle (EV) sales, which only looks set to continue and increase further in coming years, ChipsAway – the UK’s leading minor automotive repair specialist, has taken the bold decision to ensure only specialists who are fully trained, will be able to carry out work on these types of…
Read More...Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ADAS
Modern cars are developing new safety features at an unprecedented pace. Your safety is of the paramount importance to us and ChipsAway are investing heavily to remain at the forefront of these developments. In this article, we take you through what ADAS is, and what that means to you as a ChipsAway customer. Read on……
Read More...The greatest cars displayed in the BMW museum
Instead, it’s a neatly-arranged assortment of the brand’s most significant cars. All of the greatest BMWs have a spot in the collection, including the 2002, the Z1 and, of course, the original M3. Keeping in mind the exhibits occasionally change, here are some of the greatest cars we saw on a recent trip to the…
Read More...Google Maps will finally warn UK drivers about speed cameras and speed traps
Those who use Google Maps will be very happy that a feature is now coming to the app which was previously only available elsewhere. Google Maps has now caught up with other apps and will inform users where the upcoming speed traps and speed cameras are. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/google-maps-speed-camera-warnings-16367170
Read More...Why drivers could face fines and driving bans for taking hay fever medicine
With a high pollen count forecast over the next few days motorists relying on using antihistamines to control their hay fever at the wheel are being warned that they could face fines and even driving bans if it affects their driving ability. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/drivers-could-face-fines-driving-16149512
Read More...Is it illegal to drive with inside lights on in your car?
If you grew up believing it’s illegal to drive with the lights on inside your car, we regret to inform you you’ve been in the dark your whole life for literally no reason at all. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/motoring/is-it-illegal-light-car-14293692
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