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New car owners increasingly turning to independent garages

By Tim Barnes-Clay On February 6, 2014

Owners of new cars are increasingly turning to independent garages for servicing, repairs and MOTs, according to recent figures revealed by Trust My Garage.

The countrywide independent garage scheme carried out a straw poll of 100 motorists from throughout the UK and found a direct correlation between the number of new cars […]

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New Subaru Outback

By Tim Barnes-Clay On February 6, 2014

 

Follow this link to read Tim’s review of the new Subaru Outback, posted on confused.com, February 4th 2014

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Audi Q5

By Tim Barnes-Clay On January 31, 2014

 

Follow this link to read Tim’s review of the Audi Q5 published in Asian Chic Magazine, May 2014

 

This one for the review published in Lincolnshire Life Magazine, May 2014

 

and this link to read the review posted on confused.com, 27th January 2014

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NEWS: Motorists urged to get the best price for scrap cars

By Tim Barnes-Clay On January 28, 2014

Over 25,000 UK motorists sold their car for scrap in 2013, receiving an average of £147.54 each, according to exclusive figures revealed by vehicle removal specialist Remove My Car.

The company, which works with a network of Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) throughout the UK, has experienced a fall in the national average for […]

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New Mitsubshi Outlander

By Tim Barnes-Clay On January 26, 2014

 

 

Follow this link to read Tim’s review of the new Mitsubishi Outlander, posted on confused.com, 24th January 2014

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Fiat 500L Trekking 1.6 MultiJet 105hp

By Tim Barnes-Clay On January 13, 2014

The Fiat 500L Trekking combines a fashionable look with special grip gadgetry called Traction+, which helps the car handle difficult and dicey surfaces.

Under conditions of low or zero traction, the system detects slip, making it easy to maintain directional stability and control. The car is slow and cumbersome to begin with, […]

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Nissan Qashqai voted car of the year

By Tim Barnes-Clay On January 12, 2014

 

 

New Nissan Qashqai triumphs at What Car? Awards 2014 – posted on confused.com, 10th January, 2014

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UK motorists forking out hundreds on unexpected car repair costs

By Tim Barnes-Clay On January 9, 2014

British motorists forked out hundreds of pounds last year repairing whining engines, wonky wheels and patching up scrapes and dents, according to a recent consumer poll from Trust My Garage.

The countrywide independent garage scheme carried out a straw poll of 100 motorists from throughout the UK and found that 64% have had to fork […]

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MG3

By Tim Barnes-Clay On January 7, 2014

 

Follow this link to read Tim’s review of the MG3, as posted on confused.com January 6th 2014

 

…..and here to read the review published in Iceni Magazine Issue 10, February 2014

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Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDiS SZ5

By Tim Barnes-Clay On January 5, 2014

 

 

Chunky and relatively cheap, the Grand Vitara is a viable 4×4 choice for motorists who aren’t mud-plugger purists.

The Suzuki, particularly in 1.9 DDiS SZ5 guise, drives nicely enough and, aesthetically, it’s more desirable these days.

You see, it was given a fresh look a year ago in a bid to boost the […]

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