Coronavirus 6 Month MOT Extension
UPDATE: The 6 Month Extension is due to end on 1st August 2020, if your MOT is due on or after this date, you need to have your MOT as usual To help prevent the spread of Covid-19, car, van and motorcycle MOT expiry dates will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on […]
The Cars Most Likely to Pass an MOT
The car makes and models most likely to pass and fail an MOT 2019 data from the Department for Transport has been released which has been analysed by the insurance company By Miles. The data reveals the car makes and models that are most and least likely to pass an MOT. With more cars on […]
Is Your Car One of the Unsafe Ones
MOT Update: There are potentially over 1 million dangerous cars are on the roads. Is your car one of the unsafe ones? Since the coronavirus lock-down came in, a 6-month automatic MOT extension has been applied to all cars with an MOT due after 30th March (until 1st August 2020). This has been to help […]
Looking After Your Car During Lockdown
If you are going away for a prolonged period of time or if you are following the government advice during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, then you are probably not using your car. This guide will help you to ensure that you are looking after your car during lock down. If you can, you should be […]
Driving Tips Saving Fuel Saves Money
If you are clocking up the miles, you will be going through a lot of fuel. If you want to save yourself some money. If you can make a few changes to the way you drive, it could help to make those savings. Cut down on hard braking Look as far ahead as you can […]
Roadworthy Vehicle Checks
Check your vehicle is safe to drive You’re responsible for making sure your vehicle is always roadworthy and safe to drive. It can be unsafe even if you have a current MOT certificate. You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a […]
Hybrid Car Servicing at Motorvation Northampton
An increasing number of motorists are switching to hybrids as their vehicle of choice. This is, in part, due to the seemly constant rising cost of fuel in the UK, along with the lower carbon emissions in comparison to traditional cars. In the past few years hybrids have become more and more commonplace on the […]
Basic Maintenance Guide
Coronavirus Staying Safe on the Roads
Now that government advice only to travel when it is essential, the amount of traffic on the roads is much lower than usual. This also means that services like the AA, RAC and other breakdown organisations are running with reduced staffing levels. So, if you get into trouble it might take a while to get […]
A Guide to Car Modifications
Motorvation Bedford’s guide to car modifications Some drivers want a car that really stands out from the crowd. A loud exhaust, shiny new wheels, a sleek body kit and a big spoiler are all ways to change the way your car looks and sounds. Modifications can also be made under the bonnet to improve the […]