Motorway Direct Christmas & New Year 2017

Please see below for our office opening hours during the holiday period.

Date
Opening

Friday 22 December
Open as usual (9am to 5pm)

Monday 25 December
Office closed

Tuesday 26 December
Office closed

Wednesday 27 December
Open as usual (9am to 5pm)

Thursday 28 December
Open as usual (9am to 5pm)

Friday 29 December
Open as usual (9am to 5pm)

Monday 1 January 2018
Office closed

Tuesday 2 January 2018
Open as usual (9am to 5pm)

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JAPANESE CAR MANUFACTURERS DOMINATE RELIABILITY STUDY

Real-world consumer study by What Car? shows Japanese dominate the reliability stakes
Honda Jazz, Toyota Aygo, Lexus CT200h and Audi A3 saloon reported to be fault-free; Nissan Leaf is the most reliable EV
More than 14,000 consumers participated; 32 brands and 169 0-3 year old models rated for reliability

The reputation of Japanese car manufacturers for world-leading reliability shows no sign of […]

No more Toyota diesels, says boss

Toyota boss Didier Leroy has told Auto Express it’s unlikely they’ll ever make another diesel-engined car:-  http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/101506/no-more-toyota-diesels-says-boss
 

 

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MOTORISTS SHOULD CONSIDER THE POTENTIAL COST OF PART WORNS ABOVE THE PRICE

TyreSafe is reminding Britain’s motorists to make safety their primary concern when replacing their tyres. Part worn tyres may appear to be the cheaper option but numerous studies and investigations by TyreSafe and Trading Standards have highlighted significant concerns as to their roadworthiness. In fact, 93% of part worns inspected in the most recent activities have been sold illegally with […]

BRITAIN’S MOT FAILURE HOTSPOTS REVEALED

Drivers in Essex and London most likely to pass their MoTs first time, while Scotland and the South-West trail

Romford, Essex, has the highest MoT pass rate in the UK
Essex, London and the Home Counties show best record of MoT passes
Kirkcaldy, Fife, has lowest pass rate in the UK
Devon and Cornwall also see poor MoT pass rates

Motorists […]

HYUNDAI i10 AWARDED CAR OF THE YEAR AT CAR DEALER POWER AWARDS

The New Generation i10 has been awarded ‘Car of the Year’ at the 2014 Car Dealer Power awards.

Voted for entirely by UK car dealers, the i10 triumphed over some tough competition from the likes of the popular Ford Fiesta ST and the Skoda Octavia.  The dealers praised its looks, build quality, value for money, refinement and industry-leading five-year unlimited mileage […]

UK GOVERNMENT FAST TRACKS DRIVERLESS CARS

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced 2 new measures today (30 July 2014) that give the green light for driverless cars to take to UK roads from January 2015.
UK cities can now bid for a share of a £10 million competition to host a driverless cars trial. The government is calling on cities to join together with businesses and research […]

MOTOR CODES EXPANDS FREE ADVICE SERVICE TO COVER CAR WARRANTIES

Motor Codes, operator of Trading Standards-approved codes of practice for the car industry, is opening an independent, free advice and conciliation service to holders of aftermarket warranty products.

The move follows recent approval by Trading Standards Institute of the Motor Codes Vehicle Warranty Products Code.  It was announced at this week’s Trading Standards Institute Conference, where Motor Codes stood alongside fellow […]

UK AUTOMOTIVE BOOSTS JOBS, TURNOVER AND CUTS OUT WASTE

The UK automotive industry is in excellent economic, environmental and social shape according to a new report published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Key indicators in the trade body’s 15th annual Automotive Sustainability Report – which reveals figures from 2013 – show significant improvements that tally with recent growth, investment and efforts to improve environmental performance […]

MOTOR CODES UNITES WITH BRITAN’S MOST TRUSTED BRAND

Motor Codes, the Trading Standards-approved garage scheme, has appointed the AA to carry out inspections of its 8,000-strong garage network.
The partnership, which will see all new Motor Codes garages audited within a month of sign-up and existing businesses checked on a biennial cycle, adds significant value for approved garages. The AA has recently been voted Britain’s most trusted brand*, presenting […]