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Category: Motors

Car insurance shake-up announced

Thursday, October 2, 2014Wednesday, November 26, 2014

A shake-up of the UK’s £11 billion car insurance industry has been announced by the competition watchdog.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published measures it expects will lead to increased competition…

Learner drivers to pay less for theory tests

Monday, September 8, 2014Monday, September 8, 2014

Learner drivers will have to pay less for their theory test under changes coming into effect from next month.The fee for car and motorcycle theory tests will fall by £6 in October,…

Polishing your car will increase its value

Monday, September 8, 2014Monday, September 8, 2014

As demand for new cars reaches its peak with the September registration plate change, so the used car market is flooded with the cars of owners attempting to sell their vehicle to…

Warning to sellers over tax disc changes

Thursday, August 21, 2014Monday, September 8, 2014

From October 1 this year, the Driving Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) will stop issuing paper tax discs to car owners.Second-hand car sales check company HPI has warned motorists to be aware…

Griffin Mill supporting this year’s Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal

Friday, August 8, 2014Monday, September 8, 2014

ADVERTISEMENT: South Wales car dealership Griffin Mill Garages Ltd has announced its support of the 2014 Poppy Appeal.The Pontypridd-based company has been working closely with the Royal British Legion’s Pontypridd office to…

Welsh motorists depreciating value of their cars by not maintaining them

Friday, August 8, 2014Monday, September 8, 2014

Car owners in Wales are depreciating the value of their cars by failing to keep them in good condition, a poll has revealed.The study, published by professional car care company Autoglym, reveals…

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