Did you know this about Pothole Damage?
Pothole damage is the worst in March states new data from the Admiral. The data reveals that the amount of pothole claims has increased by 34% since 2016, suggested a lot more people are now battling with the uneven roads in the UK. Since January, there has been the highest amount of claims resulting at […]
Signs it’s time to replace your glow plugs
Glow plugs have a long lifespan, however they do gradually deteriorate due to wear and tear. So how do you know if a set of glow plugs needs replacing? In this article, we look at six common signs that indicate glow plugs could be faulty or damaged. Something’s wrong: the engine warning light The engine […]
MOT Consultation Extended
A consultation regarding the proposed MOT changes and updates is to be extended by three weeks according to Garage Wire. The reason it has been extended is due to concerns that six weeks was not long enough to provide evidence of the road safety of users to the DfT. The extra three weeks will give […]
Diesel Parts Direct Updated Stock
BACK IN STOCK Click HereClick HereClick Here Previous Next As you may know, Diesel Parts Direct is our online webshop where we sell diesel parts and vehicle accessories. We had a big shipment in yesterday and all of our best selling products are now back in stock! If you have already made an order with […]
MOT Debate
What are your thoughts about the changes the Government wants to do to MOTs? If you don’t know already read more on what the Government plans to do… The IGA is seeking the Shadow Transport Secretary’s (Louise Haigh MP) support to protect the current 3-1-1 MOT schedule. Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive had a lot […]
Delphi Masters Of Motion
Delphi has recently dropped a ‘Masters Of Motion’ containing advice, tips and need-to-know information. They have formed a collection of ‘How to’ videos, infographics and much more to help garages. As distributors of Delphi, we will be utilizing it in our garage and workshop. Their expert training and support is excellent for garages around the […]
Petition launched to stop MOT extension
A petition has been launched in order to get the Government to retract their plans to change the length of time between MOTs. The Government has planned to extend the period before a vehicle has it’s first MOT from 3 years to 4 years. Quite a few Garages, Mechanics and people who have signed the […]
MOT changes you need to know
DVSA has made a lot of changes over the past 12 months to the MOT to ensure they are as safe as they an be and that all testers are qualified. MOT digital services were introduced such as MTS and MOT reminders. At the Thomas Group, we offer MOT reminders. Just sign up, give us […]
Why is it important to clean the interior of your car?
As much as it is nice to have the inside of your car clean, a study by microbiologists at Aston University has said that car interiors could be hosting dangerous bacteria. In the winter months, our vehicles are used more and will get dirty quicker due to muddy shoes and muddy paws if you are […]
A third of all local roads across England are in need of repair
Drivers are 1.5 times more likely to suffer a breakdown because of potholes than they were in 2006. Data has been released by the Department for Transport that shows a thirds of all B and C roads in England need repairs doing to them. 24% of B and C roads in Derbyshire are in need […]
