Four Classic Cars worth a second look
Seduced by the allure of classic cars on a recent trip to the Mediterranean, we have four cars worth a look if you want to enjoy a classic car this summer writes Hannah Gordon. Following a recent trip to the Mediterranean I was amazed at how many classic and vintage cars were still being driven so regular by their owners. They thought nothing of jumping into a 40 year old French antiquity and dashing off into the nearest town. Every...
Mercedes-Benz A200 CDI AMG Sport
The A-Class may have started life as a mini MPV but those days are long forgotten writes Hannah Gordon What is it? Its 3rd time lucky for Mercedes-Benz with their 3rd generation A Class, and they’ve finally got it right, gone is the mini MPV design that was about as exciting as a poke in the eye and in its place is a sleek and funky hatchback. This car can finally go into battle with the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 in what is a highly...
Is your engine a ticking time bomb?
Hannah Gordon, our resident Mechanic, explains some of the common issues that can arise from the 1.6 PSA engine Working in the repair industry you get to see all kinds of problems arise, some are one offs others are too common to list as just a rare fault. The 1.6 PSA engines is one of the most problematic engines that I have worked on in a long time. This engine is fitted to some of the most popular cars seen on the roads today...
Porsche Macan S
The luxury compact crossover segment is the new battleground for premium carmakers and recently even Porsche joined the fray with the introduction of the Macan writes Hannah Gordon What is it? The Macan is Porsche first venture into the compact SUV market, its the smaller sibling to the hugely successful Cayenne and Porsche hope that they can win buyers around in a market that continues to thrive. Based on the platform used for the...
Car Thieves using High Tech Methods
Is it time for old-fashioned locks to make a return as modern car security systems have become an easy target for car thieves asks Hannah Gordon You’ve spent years saving up, months deciding and finally you decide to go for the latest Range Rover as your pride and joy to encourage envious eyes with every neighbour down your street. But this huge investment could literally disappear right in front of your eyes, why, because prestige...
