Motorists get industry backing in fight against rip-off garages
The motor industry has launched a robust new code of practice to improve the standards of garages across the country, addressing complaints which cost consumers an estimated £4billion a year.
Motorists now have the reassurance of a new scheme and tough enforcement regime to ensure fair and honest treatment by garages.
Responding to consumer concerns over pricing, quality of work and customer service, the new Code now commits subscribing garages to honest and fair services, open and transparent pricing, completing work as agreed, invoices that match quoted prices, competent and conscientious staff, and a straightforward, swift complaint procedure.
Visit www.motorindustrycodes.co.uk to identify your nearest subscribing garage.
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I must admit that the 70 limit on M-Ways is totally outdated, and assumes - as does the Highway Code with regard to stopping distances - that we all still drive Ford Anglias. EVO Magazine a few years ago tested the performance of an E-Type Jaguar from 1965 against a 1.6 Ford Focus. Crucially, and notwithstanding all of the pro-active crash protection in the Focus, the Ford stopped from 70mph in half the distance the Jag could.
Raising the limit to 80 in line with our European neighbours is sensible. We live in a world of “speed dating”, “next day delivery”, “high speed broadband”, “instant messaging”, yet personal mobility seems to be subject to slowing down.
Odd.