Blog Categories:
Government To Introduce E10 Fuel From 2021 To Tackle Emissions
Emissions, Petrol
From 2021, motorists using petrol stations up and down the country will be filling their vehicles with a greener, cleaner fuel - E10.
What Is The Impact Of Coronavirus On The Supply Of Car Parts?
Car Parts, Coronavirus, OEM Parts
Coronavirus is expected to have a significant impact upon the supply of car parts ordered from the Far East and China.
£7.5m Project To Revolutionise The Vehicle Recycling Industry Gets The Go-Ahead
Factory Project
The planning application for our new 100,000 square feet purpose-built vehicle recycling factory has been approved.
New Petrol And Diesel Car Sales Banned From 2035
Electric Vehicle, Environment, Hybrid Vehicle, Hydrogen Vehicle, Petrol And Diesel New Car Sales Ban, Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV)
Boris Johnson will bring forward the UK’s plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040 to 2035.
Everything You Need To Know About Green Car Parts
Environment, Green Car Parts, Sustainability, Vehicle Recycling
Be smart, savvy and sustainable by opting for a green car part over buying new.
Top 10 Best New Car Technologies Of 2019 Revealed
Innovation, Road Safety, Technology, Vehicle Safety
What Car? And Thatcham has today released their award shortlist in the Technology category. Here’s the top 10 innovations that made the cut…
Allianz Research Reveals 69% Of Motorists Would Accept A Green Car Part To Help The Environment
Green Car Parts, Recycled Car Parts, Used Car Parts
Insurance giant Allianz recently undertook independent research which found a majority of motorists would gladly go green and opt for a used part to repair their vehicle.
‘Grave Concern’ As UK Sales Decline For Low Emission Vehicles
Car Sales, Hybrid Vehicle, Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV)
Sales of low emission vehicles have fallen for the first time in over two years.
UK Set To Adopt Vehicle Speed Limiters By 2022 Under New EU Law
Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), Road Safety, Speed Limiter
Anti-speeding technology is set to be fitted on all new cars from May 2022. Is this news the greatest advancement in road safety since the introduction of the seat belt, or an invasion of our freedom when behind the wheel?
Record Numbers Of Cars Expected To Fail Their MOT In March
MOT, MOT Failure, MOT Test, MOT Tips
According to new research, a record number of vehicles are expected to fail their MOT this month – frustratingly, more than half will be for easily-avoidable reasons.
Here’s Everything YOU Need To Know About UK Car Tax
Car Tax, Road Tax
In a twist about car tax? Check out our guide and learn everything you need to know!
West Midlands Police Reveal Most Stolen Car Brands
Vehicle Theft
Discover the most stolen cars in the West Midlands and the steps you can take to help protect your car from thieves.
Plans Set To Revolutionise Vehicle Recycling In UK And Create New Jobs In Poole
Vehicle Dismantling, Vehicle Recycling
We have submitted our £7.5 million plans to revolutionise vehicle recycling in the UK.
Grey Is The New Black According To Car Buyers
Grey is the UK's favourite car colour for the first time
Ford And VW Agree Alliance
Detroit Motor Show, Ford, VW
Ford and VW have announced an alliance to increase competitiveness and reduce costs
Jaguar Land Rover To Cut Up To 5,000 Jobs
Jaguar, Land Rover
Amid a "perfect storm" for the company Jaguar Land Rover is set to cut up to 5,000 jobs from its UK workforce
How Charles Trent Is Driving Ahead In Vehicle Recycling: Plans Fit For A 21st Century Industry
Vehicle Dismantling, Vehicle Recycling
We are proud to announce plans for the largest project to be undertaken in our 90+ year history
Are You Clued Up On MOT Test Changes?
MOT, MOT Failure, MOT Test, MOT Tips
May brought with it lots of changes to the MOT test as we know it. Are you clued up on what's changed?
The UK set to ban the sale of diesel and petrol vehicles from 2040, but is it really going to go ahead?
Vehicle Ban, Vehicle Laws
You probably have all heard the news that the government have proposed a complete fuel ban by 2040, but is it really going to happen?
Scrap Scheme Documents Revealed
Car Scrappage, Scrap Car, Scrap Car Collection, Scrap Car Prices, Scrap Car Scheme, Scrap Car Value, Scrap My Car, Vehicle Recycling
Documents have been released highlighting all models scrapped during the 2009 Scrap Car Scheme. Warning: You may want to cry!
Wait, is that the new BMW i8? You know it is!
We were lucky enough to have the newly-released BMW i8 hybrid make a visit to Trent House HQ allowing us to get a first-hand look at the future of hybrid technology.
What’s Next For Motor Salvage?
ABI, Department For Transport, Motor Salvage, Motor Vehicle Dismantlers Association, Salvage Vehicle Categories, Thatcham Research, Vehicle Recycling, VIC Scheme
The Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) is set to be abolished in October 2015, which creates an urgent need for a review into how salvage vehicles are managed.
How The Steel Market Affects The Value Of Your Scrap Car
Car Scrappage, China, Manufacturing, Scrap Car, Scrap Car Collection, Scrap Car Prices, Scrap Car Value, Scrap My Car, Tata Steel
Have you had your scrap car valued recently? Chances are the quote you were provided with didn’t quite live up to expectations. Here's why...
Falling Metal Prices Lead To 14% Drop In The Number Of Cars Scrapped
Car Scrappage, DVLA, Metal Prices, Motoring Research, Scrap Car, Scrap Car Collection, Scrap Car Prices, Scrap Car Value, Scrap My Car
With scrap metal prices continuing to fall fewer people are parting with their old unwanted cars for scrap research has revealed.
Hoegh Osaka: £30 Million-Worth Of Brand New Vehicles To Be Scrapped?
Cargo Ship, Hoegh Osaka, Jaguar, Land Rover Defender, Mini, Motor Salvage, Porsche, Range Rover Evoque, Salvage, Scrap Car, Vehicle Auction, Vehicle Repair
Following the Hoegh Osaka incident are £30 million-worth of brand new vehicles set to be scrapped?
How We Calculate The Value Of Your Scrap Car
Car Scrappage, Scrap Car, Scrap Car Collection, Scrap Car Prices, Scrap Car Value, Scrap My Car
As experts in vehicle recycling find out how we calculate the value of your scrap car...
Salvage vehicle categories | A to X – All you need to know
Motor Salvage, Salvage Vehicle Categories, Vehicle Auction, Vehicle Repair
Check out our handy guide and get clued up on the salvage vehicle categories from A to X.
VIC Scheme Abolished
Department For Transport, Motor Salvage, Motor Vehicle Dismantlers Association, Salvage Vehicle Categories, Vehicle Repair, VIC Scheme
The VIC scheme has been abolished. Here's everything you need to know.
End of an Era: MG to Stop Production at Longbridge Factory
Car Production, Longbridge, MG, Vehicle Manufacturing
Vehicle production is set to end at Longbridge after 116 years.
Penalty Points and Fines Set to Double for Motorists Using Phone Behind the Wheel
Driving, Mobile Phone
The punishment for using a mobile phone behind the wheel is set to double under proposed new government legislation.
Nissan To Unveil Production-Ready VC-T Engine
Car Engines, Car Parts, Infiniti, Nissan, OEM Parts, Paris Motor Show, Spare Parts, Variable Compression, VC-T Engine
The first production-ready VC-T engine will be unveiled at this years' Paris Motor Show.
The Safest Used Cars in Britain Revealed
Britain, Co-Op Insurance, Crash, Driving, Euro NCAP Safety Rating, Fiat 500L, Honda Civic, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mercedes-Benz A Class, Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 308, Safety Tests, Second Hand Cars, Thatcham Research, Used Cars, Vauxhall Astra, Vehicle Safety, Volkswagen Golf MK7, Volvo V40
It's better to be safe than sorry. Check out the used cars that are the safest in Britain.
Common Annoying Driver Habits
Bad Driving Habits, Dangerous Driving, Driving
Check out the most common annoying driver habits for UK road users.
Koenigsegg One:1 Crashes at The Nurburgring
Crash, Koenigsegg, Koenigsegg One:1, Nurburgring, Porsche 918 Spyder
The Koenigsegg One:1 hyper car is involved in its second incident at The Nurburgring and it isn't pretty!
Driving Test Changes
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency , Driving Test, DVSA, Practical Driving Test, RAC Foundation, Road Safety, Theory Driving Test
The driving test as we know it is set to change to make it more realistic and improve road safety.
BMW, Intel and Mobileye to Build Self-Driving Car
BMW iNext, Intel, Mobileye, Self-Driving Car
BMW, Intel and Mobileye are collaborating on an open project titled BMW iNEXT to challenge autonomous car rivals.
HP’s New 3D Printing System to Print BMW Car Parts
3D Printing, BMW, Car Parts, HP
HP has announced that BMW will test its new industrial 3D printer to make car parts.
BMW Releases Quad-Turbo Diesel Engine
7-Series, BMW, Car Engines, Diesel Engine, OEM Parts, Quad-Turbo, Turbo, Turbocharger, XDrive
BMW has released its new quad-turbo diesel engine for the 7-Series.
Vauxhall Zafira B Recalled Again Due To Fire Risk
Car Faults, Car Parts, Car Parts Online, Heater Motor Resistor, OEM Parts, Spare Parts, Used Car Parts, Vauxhall, Vauxhall Zafira, Vehicle Fire, Zafira B
Vauxhall has announced the second wave of Zafira B recalls affecting over 230,000 vehicles.
Nissan and Mitsubishi Announce First Joint Venture in Japanese Automotive Industry
Emissions Scandal, Infiniti, Joint Venture, Mitsubishi, Nissan
Nissan has paid 237bn yen (£1.5bn) for a controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors.