In Gear: car news from the Westmorland Gazette

Dealerships welcome car scrap scheme

12:18pm Friday 17th April 2009

CAR dealerships in South Lakeland are among those pre-empting Treasury plans to offer motorists cash incentives to buy new vehicles.

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Our kids have never had it so good...

8:20am Friday 10th April 2009

IN A stark contrast to their fortunes on the housing market, young people have never had it so good when it comes to getting on the ‘motoring ladder.’ Not only is their first car free – typically a gift from their parents for 35 per cent of youngsters – it’s also far from being the traditional ‘old banger’ previous generations tended to enjoy.

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Test reforms favour would-be bikers

12:23pm Friday 6th March 2009

NATIONWIDE pressure has seen the proposed changes to the motorcycle test reformed.

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Spare parts value soars in recession

12:28pm Friday 6th March 2009

MOTORISTS are opting to perform their own minor repairs on vehicles rather than pay a visit to the local garage, according to a parts recovery website.

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Odd insurance coverage explored

12:15pm Friday 6th March 2009

ESCPAPED animals, airline discharge and unusually placed musical instruments are just some of the things covered by the average car insurance policy.

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