Posts tagged with: Motoring news
SpeedyReg speaks to Chief Executive of DVLA
In light of the amalgamation of DVA with DVLA many people in Northern Ireland are concerned about future registration transfers, registering their vehicles and even simple straight forward tasks such as taxing their vehicles and notification of changes of address etc. This concern has lead to media attention and BBC Northern Ireland decided to put people's concerns directly to the Chief Executive of DVLA Oliver Morley in a question and answer session on BBC Radio Ulster programme 'On Yo
READ MORE →Tax discs to be replaced
Several weeks ago we told you about vehicle tax discs no longer being issued by the DVLA. Since this news there has been further developments in the DVLA that instead of displaying tax discs you will instead display a bar code which traffic wardens and police can scan to identify if your vehicle is taxed or not. As well as this you will be able to scan your disc in order to re-tax your vehicle when you need to. The DVLA believe this will make life a lot easier for both the the public
READ MORE →Check your tyres for comfort and safety
It's important to check your tyre pressure regularly. Most petrol stations have coin-operated facilities to allow you to do this, or you can buy a gadget so you can check your tyre pressure at home. Tyres at the wrong pressure can be very dangerous. Don't be tempted to over inflate, thinking it will be better if you have a slow puncture as an over inflated tyre is also problematic. Grip and braking ability are both affected if your tyres are either over or under inflated. A tyre at
READ MORE →The Tragic Death of James Dean
Driving can be a lot of fun, but we must all be aware that it can also be very dangerous. The untimely death of Hollywood icon James Dean is a tragic but interesting story. Dean was a film star, and with a film stars wage he was able to indulge in his passion for racing sports cars. He loved speed and he loved danger. Living his life without much thought to his own safety, as many young people do. He bought himself a Porsche 550 Spyder which he loved. Shortly after he bought the car he sh
READ MORE →London skyscraper melts car!
Still only half constructed, a new London skyscraper has hit an unusual problem. The building known as the Walkie-Talkie, is clad in reflective steel panels and a side effect of this, is that sunlight is being concentrated and reflected, focused on small spots of pavement. The temperature of these hot spots is so high, up to 60C, that it has caused some major issues including melting parts of a Jaguar parked nearby. Other cars have also been affected with blistering paintwork and burnt fabri
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Speedy Reg bid a fond farewell to Auto Trader
This week the last ever issue of Auto Trader went on sale. The last bumper edition contains an interesting commemorative pull out section featuring the top 30 most popular cars over the last forty years. Speedy Reg have enjoyed a great working relationship with the Auto Trader having advertised within it for many years and it will be sorely missed. The Auto Trader will now solely exist online. The site receives more than eleven million unique visitors each month and over three-and-a-
READ MORE →Auto Trader magazine comes to an end
After years of declining sales and reduced advertising revenue the 'Trader Media Group' who own publications such as the Auto Trader recently announced that the last edition of the Auto Trader will be published at the end of this month. The iconic magazine has been in existence for nearly four decades and this was followed by titles such as Top Marques, Truck and Plant, Van Trader and Farm Trader; these will also cease trading in the near future. During peak sales in 2000 the Auto
READ MORE →Potholes – a growing concern
A recent survey shows that a third of all drivers have suffered damage to their vehicles from potholes. That's a huge figure! With some bad winter weather over the last few years, pot holes are appearing at a rate faster than even the most conscientious council can fix them. So what can you do in the battle against potholes? Well the council won't fix them if they don't know they're there, so you should report any potholes you come across on public roads. If your car is damaged, you may b
READ MORE →What's coming up for motor enthusiasts?
There are plenty of events for car lovers to attend in the next few months. February sees the return of Race Retro. Held on 22nd-24th February in Coventry, this International Historic Motorsport Show is set to be a hit. Stirling Moss and Murray Walker will both be giving interviews, there'll be displays of some amazing legendary cars and a live rally stage. There's also hundreds of trade stalls as well as a café and bar when you want to take a break from the action. 30th March to 1st Apri
READ MORE →Protect your Car
Protect your Car with a Personalised Number Plate While many articles are written about the beauty and sentimental value of having a personalised number plate on your car, which are all indeed true, a less advertised benefit to having a personalised number plate is to protect your car. According to British Crime Survey figures, published by the Home Office in October 2010, it was revealed that there were 479,000 reported incidents of car crime in the 12 months to June 2010. In additio
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