Motoring

First Geely showroom to open in Exeter

Exeter residents will soon be among the first to get behind the wheel of the Geely EX5, theall-electric SUV from new Chinese brand Geely, thanks to Hendy Group opening the first Geely dealership in the city this monthon Marsh Barton Road. Geely is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) and owns a number of iconic vehicle brands including Polestar and Volvo.

The Geely EX5 is a feature-packed C-segment SUV that will be available in three trim levels, beginning with the entry-level SE from just £31,990 OTR. The mid-range ‘Pro’ trim adds Goodyear tyres...

Holidaymakers visiting Devon and Cornwall set to benefit from new EV rapid charging solution in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/21/2022 - 9:49pm

EV-driving holidaymakers visiting Devon and Cornwall this summer can now access rapid charging thanks to a breakthrough solution from Western Power Distribution (WPD) that has gone live at Moto’s Exeter motorway services. The electricity distribution network operator has installed and switched on its innovative ‘Take Charge’ technology which aims to make rapid charging at motorway service stations easier for both service station operators and customers.

WPD has invested £1million in the Take Charge project which has developed new technology to deliver the electrical capacity...

Everything you need to know about comprehensive motor insurance

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 08/17/2022 - 9:22pm

If you’re looking at how to get cheap car insurance , it can be tempting to settle for the minimum level of cover you need. But in some cases, that’s not always the cheapest or best value option. Here, comparison site mustard.co.uk takes a look at comprehensive car insurance so you can decide if it’s right for you.

What does comprehensive cover include?

Comprehensive car insurance is the highest level of cover available in the UK. Policies compensate other people for injuries and damage you cause either to them or their property in an accident. It’s also sometimes called ‘fully...

Discover the vehicles that are the most reliable

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 08/16/2022 - 7:07am

Discover the vehicles that are the most reliable

One of the strongest justifications drivers have for wanting new cars, or at least, cars less than five years old, is reliability. And it’s true that as cars get older, neglected maintenance, component aged and mishaps can introduce a greater chance of a breakdown. Compared to just a few years ago, though, cars have become much more reliable.

When you’re browsing the thousands of used cars for sale in the UK however, there’s some handy data around to help you pick the most reliable used cars. And we don’t just mean older...

hand wearing GripHero glove gripping a grey fuel pump

Drivers urged to protect kids and avoid contracting Covid at the fuel pump with one simple trick

Drivers and parents preparing for the big summer getaway are being urged to wear gloves at the fuel pump to help prevent the spread of more virulent strains of Covid – including BA.4, BA.5 and BA5.1 variants of Omicron - that can be passed on to passengers and children via food.

GripHero, which provides on-the-nozzle gloves, commissioned independent research into forecourt habits at the height of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. This showed that one in five adults filled-up without hand-protection and then passed food to children without sanitising. 73% of adults also admitted...

Exeter family saves over £3,500 by ditching private car and switching to car club

Households can save hundreds of pounds every year by switching from a private vehicle to car club membership, new research has revealed.

Mark Richardson, 50, a foodbank manager from Exeter, has told how he and his family saved £3,500 since giving up their private car in 2020.

The new research by Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) comes as the charity launches a new tool which tells people how much money, carbon and calories they could save by using car clubs, bike share schemes, walking and cycling.

CoMoUK has created the Travel Better Tool - which is available...

Thinking About Investing in an Electric Car? Top Questions Answered!

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 07/07/2022 - 9:52pm

More and more of us are considering making the leap to an electric car next time we’re ready to buy a new vehicle. If you travel a lot and drive where possible, the savings on fuel, especially at the moment, might be enough to convince you that it’s a good idea. With other perks, like being more environmentally friendly , quieter, and other financial incentives, it can seem like the clear choice to make.

But many of us still have a lot of questions about electric cars. They are still a fairly new option for those of us on a limited budget, and there’s quite a lot of uncertainty...

DeGould Launches App to Digitise Vehicle Inspections in the Supply Chain

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/05/2022 - 9:58pm

DeGould , the automated vehicle inspection expert, today announces the launch of its DVM App, allowing the whole vehicle supply chain to record damage digitally from anywhere in the world.

The DeGould DVM App will allow dealerships and vehicle carriers to conduct accurate, transparent, and consistent digital vehicle inspections . The guided inspection enables the receiving party to accept the condition of the vehicle, or raise an exception. Once an exception has been captured and raised within the app, it is instantly available for the OEM or claims handler to view in the DeGould...

A Brief History of the Numberplate

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 06/19/2022 - 10:52pm

In 2022 cars have become more than vessels getting us from A to B. We see personalisation, technology, engineering and more all develop in tandem with automobiles. Having a car of your own that truly reflects the driver is a goal many people have, and its often registration plate customisation that is used as an unobtrusive, legal way of adding flair to your car. Understanding which plates are legal actually requires a bit of a history lesson, so buckle up for some information on just what plates you can access in 2022, and why.

Let’s Start at the Very Beginning

1903 had...

Car Diagnostic Tools Every Petrol Head Should Invest In

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 05/13/2022 - 3:56pm

As a petrol head, you may think that you know everything there is to know about the make and model of your current vehicle. While this may be true when it comes to mileage and engine size, you may begin to struggle when it comes to maintenance or car repairs.

Becoming adept at car repairs is something that takes years of hard work; however, you may be able to teach yourself the basics. Every car repair enthusiast has to start somewhere, though, with the right set of diagnostic tools. There are plenty of options out there, so let’s look at the diagnostic gear that you should be...

Drivers advised to plan journeys ahead of A303 closure for bridge lift

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/11/2022 - 1:37am

The A303 will be fully closed between the Hazlegrove and Podimore roundabouts in Somerset this weekend (13-16 May) as a new temporary bridge is lifted into place at Steart Hill.

A 200-tonne crane will be used to lift a new bridge into place as part of work to ensure construction traffic remains off the main road and has minimal impact for road users and residents.

The temporary bridge will be used to transport earth from one side of the site to the other, without disrupting motorists on the A303 itself.

The weather-dependent installation will involve the crane...

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