Archive for July, 2010
Posted on July 31, 2010 by Number Plates
THE days are numbered for South African motorists who drive their vehicles without number plates in Port Elizabeth, as traffic officials are cracking down on offenders. Reacting to claims that there appears to be an increase in the number of vehicles driven without registration plates and particularly in the wake of the Fifa World Cup, when the [...]
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Posted on July 30, 2010 by Number Plates
Today the DVLA have annouced that their current telesales contract will expire on 31 October 2010. Following expiry, DVLA will not be renewing the contract and will terminate the telesales channel as a means of purchasing a personalised registration. However we at Speedyreg will still accept a cheque and cash as a payment method for these Personalised [...]
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Posted on July 30, 2010 by Number Plates
A SHOPAHOLIC who stole more than £100,000 from her employer has been ordered by a judge to hand over her prized BMW convertible as compensation to victims. Tina Crowson funded an extravagant lifestyle including her flash car, a personal trainer and a £150-a-week hair do out of money she stole from Bourne-based Peterborough Game Company. [...]
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Posted on July 29, 2010 by Number Plates
People don’t realize is that it isn’t a bunch of kids nicking the odd bike, this is very smart gang a stealing on a mass scale, which is organized crime, reveals PC Rob Johnston. Despite appearances, Johnston is hard at work. He has set bait for the would-be thieves, a posh commuter cycle secured with [...]
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Posted on July 28, 2010 by Number Plates
Carmakers cheer plug-in subsidy. After months of uncertainty, plug-in motoring is set to accelerate once again in the UK. via Carmakers cheer plug-in subsidy – London Wired News. This post has been viewed: 40 times
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Posted on July 28, 2010 by Number Plates
Autocar 2010 Car Surveys Top Five Ultimate Luxury Car Rolly-Royce Phnatom, price range £275, 990 Rolls-Royce Ghost, price range £195,840 Bentley Mulsanne, price range £220,000 Aston Martin Rapide, price range £139,950 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, price range £217,775 Top Five Large MPV’s Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCI, price range £24,245 Renault Grand ESpace 2.0 dCI, price range [...]
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Posted on July 27, 2010 by Number Plates
DVA strongly recommends that anyone considering buying a used car privately should take the following practical steps to limit the chances of being sold a stolen vehicle. Always have sight of the Registration Certificate V5C(NI) prior to purchasing a used vehicle. Be satisfied that the seller owns the vehicle or is entitled to offer it [...]
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Posted on July 26, 2010 by Number Plates
A member of the Royal is set to host a car show in London. Prince Charles will host the car show which will focus on environmentally friendly vehicles and sustainable lifestyles. The Prince of Wales is most known for his environmentally friendly views and is rumoured to have converted one of his cars to run [...]
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Posted on July 25, 2010 by Number Plates
A Keighley student who fitted false plates on his car, and then drove to Skipton Tesco and filled up with petrol and drove off without paying. Shakeeb Akram, 18, was acting totally out of character and had put his future education at risk as a result of his actions, Skipton Magistrates heard on Friday. He was given [...]
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Posted on July 24, 2010 by Number Plates
The Kia Picanto is the most dependable car in Britain, a drivers’ poll reveals. Top Ten Best Cars Kia Picanto Mazda 3 Daihatsu Sirion Honda Insight Honda Jazz Toyota IQ Toyota Prius VW Golf Plus Mercedes SLK Mazda 2 Top Ten Worst Cars LR Discovery 3 BMW 3 Series Hyundai Santa Fe Renault Megane Range [...]
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