Winter Wash-Out Leaves £1bn Repair Bill

The entire nation has endured record breaking rainfall in the last year and the extreme weather has left a lasting mark on our roads. Weather-related potholes occur on average every six miles leaving UK motorists with a £1billion a year repair bill.

What Recession? 2M Cars Sold Last Year

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), more than 2 million new cars were sold in the UK during 2012. The latest figures show a 5.3% increase compared to 2011’s new car sales, which is the highest increase since the recession hit in 2008.

Sales Decline for Major Supercar Brands in Italy

Luxury car brands Ferrari and Maserati have seen a drop in sales in the birthplace of the supercar. Ferrari has seen a sales drop of 56% in their home country, whilst Italian sales have fallen by 72% for Maserati.

Car Battery Maintenance Should be Resolution for UK Drivers

CTEK, a global brand of battery protection and charging products, has hit out at drivers saying that they should make it their resolution to start a vehicle battery maintenance routine this New Year. It was found that little care is taken with the component leading to increased emergency maintenance costs.

Hidden Diesel Running Costs

Running a diesel car is well known for being cheaper than operating a petrol fuelled car but many drivers busily looking over their 2013 car maintenance budgets could be in for a nasty shock.

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How to Make an F1 Car

Here at RepairACar we’re always interested in finding out more about the design and manufacturing process of our favourite cars.

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The Real Life Transformer

This sportscar concept is about to transform the auto world and is considered the perfect car for a mid-life crisis. This sleek looking vehicle from design firm Xelestine actually transforms into a family-friendly pick up for the best of both worlds!

2013’s Best Used Cars

When purchasing a car, many of us don’t have the funds to buy new. But as many drivers know, second hand car buying can be a dangerous game…

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Most Stolen Cars in the UK

The Land Rover Defender has been revealed as the most stolen car in the UK in a recent survey conducted by car insurer, Swiftcover.

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Is the ‘Black Box’ Really a Good Idea?

With thousands more looking to slash the cost of their car insurance premium since the EU gender ruling took effect, we ask the question, are the cheaper ‘Black Box’ insurance policies really worth it?

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