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News articles for July 2008

31 Jul 2008 Catalytic converter theft tackled: Ford has teamed up with car security firm Retainagroup to tackle a growing trend in the world of motor theft. more >>
30 Jul 2008 Soaring van sales prompt survey: Vans are now proving so popular with UK drivers that a trade body is hoping to get to the bottom of their success with an online survey. more >>
28 Jul 2008 Reversing into spaces 'could save £100 a year': Motorists could save up to £2 per week in petrol just by reversing into parking spaces rather than driving in forwards, a driving group has more >>
25 Jul 2008 Car modification 'unaffected by the credit crunch': Motoring experts have said the ongoing credit crunch has not affected the UK car modification scene. more >>
24 Jul 2008 Citroen promises savings with LPG-powered van: Commercial drivers struggling with rising petrol costs have a new dual fuel option thanks to French manufacturer Citroen. more >>
23 Jul 2008 'Greener' boilers could cut homeowner bills: Homeowners looking to cut their energy bills and do their bit for the environment should turn towards new 'greener' boilers, experts have said. more >>
22 Jul 2008 Petrol thefts 'on the rise': Thieves are turning to stealing petrol from private cars and commercial vehicles as the price of UK fuel continues to rise. more >>
21 Jul 2008 Van maker develops environmental range: A van maker is developing an ambitious environmental plan for its light commercial vehicle range. more >>
18 Jul 2008 Home insurance 'can provide peace of mind': Homeowners have been advised to ensure their own peace of mind by protecting themselves with home insurance. more >>
16 Jul 2008 New bike for rock star: Stereophonics star Richard Jones takes to the road on new Suzuki B-King muscle bike. more >>
15 Jul 2008 Holiday home repairs "complicated" without insurance: Industry experts are warning fixing problems with holiday homes can be extremely complicated and expensive without an insurance policy. more >>
14 Jul 2008 IAM reminds motorists of 'drink-drive black mark': A specialist drivers' organisation has reminded motorists of the risks of drink driving and advised a conviction can result in an 11-year 'black more >>
11 Jul 2008 Ford van to feature racing stripes: Ford is preparing to release a van with "Le Mans-style" white stripes and a powerful TDCi engine. more >>
10 Jul 2008 Homeowners urged to consider garage conversions: Homeowners looking for more space but unable or unwilling to move are overlooking a simple solution, one firm has said. more >>
08 Jul 2008 Bikes 'remain popular' amid credit crunch: Two-wheeled transport remains a popular way of getting around amid rising petrol prices, a new report suggests. more >>
07 Jul 2008 Homeowners 'forgetful' regarding household precautions: Britain's homeowners are a forgetful bunch when it comes to ensuring the safety of their properties, a survey has suggested. more >>
04 Jul 2008 Expert's second home insurance advice: An industry expert has said second home owners should remember to get cover for their extra pads, even if they are based abroad. more >>
04 Jul 2008 Honda's CB1000R enters motorcycle market: Honda has finally fully unveiled a performance motorcycle which it first previewed last year and released for test drives in April. more >>
02 Jul 2008 Lawyer 'argues speed cameras are illegal': A lawyer has opted in court to argue speed cameras are illegal and relevant prosecutions have been won on evidence which is inadmissible. more >>
01 Jul 2008 Homeowners 'should look for weak points in home security': Homeowners should ensure their property is free of weak points which could tempt burglars, an ex-thief has advised. more >>
01 Jul 2008 Van dealers report used prices are falling: Van dealers have found slowing demand is driving down prices, bringing bad news for salesmen but a better outlook for buyers. more >>

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