Daily Archives: November 24, 2012

Accident rate lower among drivers who get a head start


A survey has shown that the accident rate among teenage drivers who have participated in the SEAT Young Driver programme is lower after six months behind the wheel than it is among those who haven’t. The programme allows youngsters to get behind the wheel of a full-sized car from as young as 11, giving them a head start before they take their ‘proper’ on-the-road lessons.

"Clocking Boss" jailed for nine months

A man who ran a ‘mileage correction service’ has been jailed for nine months after pleading guilty to five charges under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and eight charges under the Fraud Act 2006.

fixed price Platinum service by Saab Parts UK


Owners of newer Saabs, who might be concerned that their cars won’t be receiving OEM-levels of servicing, following the maker’s bankruptcy earlier this year, should be happy to hear the news that Saabs UK is extending its servicing packages.

DVLA Warns of Stolen Certificates of Entitlement for Personal Registrations


The DVLA is warning motorists to check the Certificate of Entitlement (V750) when purchasing a personalised registration after 900 blank certificates were stolen.