The number of drivers visiting Kwik Fit over the past four weeks needing a new battery has been double the usual rate for the time of year.
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UK new car registrations fall by 97% in April
New car registrations in Britain hit their lowest point since the year after World War Two in April, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal.
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DVLA warns of ‘significant delays’ for motorists
The DVLA has warned drivers using its services to expect ‘significant delays’ during the coronavirus crisis.
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Road safety charities call on drivers to slow down during lockdown
Each day during the Government’s official coronavirus briefing, we are shown how the use of motor vehicles has fallen by around 60% since February – as a result of the ‘lockdown’ restrictions first announced on 23 March.
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Admiral to refunds car and van insurance customers due to lockdown
Admiral is giving its car and van insurance customers a £25 refund. It’s in recognition of the fact that customers are staying at home and driving less during the lockdown.
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Vauxhall to introduce new safety measures when UK factories re-open
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 health crisis, Groupe PSA’s priority has been to protect its employees and preserve the company’s long-term future.
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Speed limits still matter during the coronavirus lockdown
GEM Motoring Assist is asking drivers to pay close attention to the speeds they use whilst out and about during the current period of lockdown.
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How to keep your car in a roadworthy condition
Though vehicles will get a six-month exemption from MOT tests from March 30, they still need to be kept in a roadworthy condition. Here’s how.
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Vehicle owners to be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus
Temporary exemption will enable vital services to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine.
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Vauxhall Willing To Build Ventilators at UK Plants to Fight Coronavirus
Vauxhall along with Honda & Toyota have confirmed they are willing to build medical ventilators to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vauxhall Close Ellesmere Port & Luton over Coronavirus
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port & Luton plant will close over coronavirus fears.
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Two Vauxhall workers sent home from work after trip to Italy amid Coronavirus fears
Two workers at Vauxhall’s Luton plant have been told to stay from coming into work following a weekend trip to Italy as a precaution against possible Coronavirus.
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