Monthly Archives: July 2008

ExCel and the Motor Show

Posted on July 24, 2008 by foxysteph

I went to London’s Motor Show yesterday. It was the first time I have travelled to ExCel. On balance I enjoyed the day and had I wanted to buy a car in a specific category this was the perfect occasion … Continue reading →

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Should the DVLA promote SEAT?

Posted on July 21, 2008 by foxysteph

My car tax reminder arrived today, promoting SEAT; presumably because they were the most generous car manufacturer to reply to the DVLA’s ‘request’ for a promotion to encourage us towards buying a new environmentally-friendly car. In case you haven’t had … Continue reading →

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Anti competition threat to UK garage industry

Posted on July 11, 2008 by foxysteph

FOXY supports an organisation that is busy telling the garage industry, male and female motorists alike that the EU may well be on course to limit UK consumers’ freedom to choose who services their cars after 2010. Despite previous legislation … Continue reading →

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Brand auto associations

Posted on July 9, 2008 by foxysteph

I see KIA has renewed its sponsorship of Rafael Nadal for a further three years. That’s good of course and I can understand the Spanish association and that more KIA cars have been sold there as a result… BUT I’d … Continue reading →

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A promise is a promise, Unipart…

Posted on July 8, 2008 by foxysteph

Leading UK car parts distributor, Unipart, has a dilemma on its hands. Veteran motorist Edward Lamb, 80, of Hartlepool bought a battery (for his 1986 Jaguar) and the company promised an unlimited warranty on it then. And, to be fair, … Continue reading →

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