The cost of replacing a broken headlight can be so great that some second-hand cars with damaged lights risk being written off, according to new research.
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Vauxhall Says VXR Sub-Brand Is Not Dead, Might Return On Electrified Models
With Vauxhall now owned by France’s PSA Group, a period of significant changes is underway.
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Car insurance regulator launches pricing investigation
The UK’s financial regulator has confirmed that it will investigate the way in which firms charge their customers for home and motor insurance.
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Our Inner Child Rejoices At Forza’s New Hot Wheels Pack
If you’re reading this you probably played with Hot Wheels when you were a kid.
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Quarter of fatal crashes due to falling asleep at the wheel
One in eight drivers admit falling asleep at the wheel, according to new research by the AA Charitable Trust.
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Petrol stations have ‘taken drivers for a ride’ during October
Fuel retailers have been criticised after petrol prices remained unchanged in October despite a drop in wholesale costs.
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Explained: What is a turbocharger?
If you’ve ever discussed or looked into cars with any depth, you’ve probably come across the term ‘turbo’.
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Vauxhall to recall more Zafira’s linked to fires
SWVaux has learned that Vauxhall is about to recall more Zafira’s.
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Government to investigate effect of new emissions test on car tax
The government’s decision to investigate the way in which new, more stringent economy and emissions testing is affecting company car tax has been welcomed by the leasing industry.
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Second-oldest surviving Vauxhall to take on London to Brighton
Proving that Vauxhall’s slogan, ‘British Brand since 1903’, runs more than skin-deep, two of the company’s oldest vehicles – one of which was built in the year Vauxhall was founded as a car manufacturer – will be taking on next Sunday’s Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
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Half of Brits have ‘knowingly violated’ car insurance policies
Half of British drivers have “knowingly” committed offences that void their car insurance, according to a new study.
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Drivers urged to check headlights as nights draw in
Motorists are being urged to check their headlights as evening commutes get darker thanks to the clock change.
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[HOW TO] Check a car’s battery
A car battery may be a small piece of the puzzle under the bonnet, but it’s up there with the most crucial components.
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Steel Or Alloy Wheels? Hydraulic Press Decides Which One’s Stronger
As winter approaches so does the old dilemma of fitting winter tires on alloy or steel wheels.
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Call to fix Welsh roads before building new ones
Fixing roads in Wales should be treated as a priority over building new ones, an assembly report has said.
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Average speed cameras to be installed on the Evo Triangle
Average speed cameras are to be installed on the Evo Triangle following the funding from the Welsh Government, the transport secretary Ken Skates has announced.
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To save lives don’t put the clocks back this year, says IAM RoadSmart
With the clocks going back this Sunday (28 October) IAM RoadSmart has again called to scrap the practice this year, and switch to a daylight saving system to cut the number of young children injured in road crashes on their way home from school over the winter months.
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Vauxhall Insignia named Best Used Family Car by Auto Express
Vauxhall’s flagship Insignia model has been named as Best Used Family Car by Auto Express for the third year in a row.
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Vauxhall Corsa Griffin special edition priced from £11,695
Vauxhall is marking 25 years of the top-selling Corsa range by revealing the highly appointed, limited edition Corsa Griffin.
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The New Corsa GSi Is Too Expensive For Its Own Good
Since 2007, the hottest model in the Corsa lineup has been the VXR. However, Vauxhall pulled the plug on the 204hp version of the Corsa due to emission regulations. This makes the new GSi the fastest derivative of the popular supermini available today.