Leave The Silly Voice In - 28 April 2020

UPDATE ON EFFECTS OF GLOBAL LOCKDOWN ON INDUSTRY

Autocar has compiled a list of the effects the global pandemic is having on the motoring industry and sport. To get a snapshot of the impact, click through on the link here.

AA MAKE SILLY CLAIM ABOUT FUEL PRICES

The AA has claimed, just days after the oil price went through the floor, that petrol prices hadn’t fallen to reflect this and drivers were being ‘ripped off’. This was a silly claim, one that Andrew has “views” about. To read more, click the BBC News article here. The RAC look at all of the factors that affect the current situation to learn more, click on the Motoring Research article here.

CLASSIC CAR AUCTION HOUSE COYS IN ADMINISTRATION

Coys of Kensington Automobiles has gone into administration with trading debts of £1.65 million. The last 12 months have been quite turbulent for Coys. To read more, click The Telegraph article here. Note, you may need to register to get access to this article.

THREE-MONTH CAR FINANCE FREEZE ANNOUNCED

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new rules, that allow UK residents who are struggling to pay their PCP or PCH, to apply for a three-month freeze. The FCA also stated that there should be no strings attached to applications of the freeze. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.

CLAIMS PEOPLE WILL AVOID PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND BUY CARS

Autotrader revealed their research, that people will avoid public transport and buy a car, once lockdown measures are eased. Andrew and Alan don their white coats and push their glasses up their nose to look a little more into this story. To read more, click the Autotrader article here.

LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON ISLE OF MAN

As more people appear to be using our roads and with plenty of stories of vehicles stopped for speeding, it should be noted that the Isle of Man introduced a lower speed limit, of 40mph, on 27 March. The idea is to reduce the strain on their healthcare system. If enough people continue to flout the laws of the road, it is easy to see the UK following suit. To read more, click the Isle of Man Government statement.

MOST ACCIDENTS OCCUR ON SLOWER ROADS

Department of Transport figures have revealed that more accidents take place on slower roads, but more fatalities occur on higher speed roads. Choose My Car commissioned the research into the detail of accidents in the UK. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.

We are pausing our Patreon for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing crisis, however, if you are still able to help someone, we recommend supporting Mission Motorsport’s COVID-19 Response Fund. To find out more click this link here.

LUNCHTIME READ: CAR DETAILING

Porsche has asked Richard Tipper, the car detailing...

UPDATE ON EFFECTS OF GLOBAL LOCKDOWN ON INDUSTRY

Autocar has compiled a list of the effects the global pandemic is having on the motoring industry and sport. To get a snapshot of the impact, click through on the link here.

AA MAKE SILLY CLAIM ABOUT FUEL PRICES

The AA has claimed, just days after the oil price went through the floor, that petrol prices hadn’t fallen to reflect this and drivers were being ‘ripped off’. This was a silly claim, one that Andrew has “views” about. To read more, click the BBC News article here. The RAC look at all of the factors that affect the current situation to learn more, click on the Motoring Research article here.

CLASSIC CAR AUCTION HOUSE COYS IN ADMINISTRATION

Coys of Kensington Automobiles has gone into administration with trading debts of £1.65 million. The last 12 months have been quite turbulent for Coys. To read more, click The Telegraph article here. Note, you may need to register to get access to this article.

THREE-MONTH CAR FINANCE FREEZE ANNOUNCED

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new rules, that allow UK residents who are struggling to pay their PCP or PCH, to apply for a three-month freeze. The FCA also stated that there should be no strings attached to applications of the freeze. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.

CLAIMS PEOPLE WILL AVOID PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND BUY CARS

Autotrader revealed their research, that people will avoid public transport and buy a car, once lockdown measures are eased. Andrew and Alan don their white coats and push their glasses up their nose to look a little more into this story. To read more, click the Autotrader article here.

LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON ISLE OF MAN

As more people appear to be using our roads and with plenty of stories of vehicles stopped for speeding, it should be noted that the Isle of Man introduced a lower speed limit, of 40mph, on 27 March. The idea is to reduce the strain on their healthcare system. If enough people continue to flout the laws of the road, it is easy to see the UK following suit. To read more, click the Isle of Man Government statement.

MOST ACCIDENTS OCCUR ON SLOWER ROADS

Department of Transport figures have revealed that more accidents take place on slower roads, but more fatalities occur on higher speed roads. Choose My Car commissioned the research into the detail of accidents in the UK. To read more, click the Motoring Research article here.

We are pausing our Patreon for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing crisis, however, if you are still able to help someone, we recommend supporting Mission Motorsport’s COVID-19 Response Fund. To find out more click this link here.

LUNCHTIME READ: CAR DETAILING

Porsche has asked Richard Tipper, the car detailing wizard known more commonly as @perfectionvalet, for his tips on detailing your car. As part of their #GetCreativeWithPorsche, the third instalment helps those of us looking to up our car presentation game. To read more, click on the Porsche article link here.

LIST OF THE WEEK: 10 OF THE BEST LOOKING CLASSIC ESTATES

If you’ve listened to the show for any length of time, you’ll know how much the chaps like and estate. Well, this is almost the perfect List of the Week, it is as though Gareth Herincx wrote it especially for us. Run through the glorious estates of yesteryear, before they became a glorified large hatchback, by clicking the Admiral link here.

AND FINALLY: BEST WAY TO TRANSPORT YOUR NISSAN FIGARO

Want to know which accessory allows you to transport your Figaro, well a ton rated roof rake is the answer. There is a glorious explanation into the competitive world of sturdy roof racks, from Hagerty. Click on the link here, to learn more than you thought was the reality.

THE ZOOM ZOOMERS

Alan takes part in a gathering of folks from the motoring world, on a Monday night, run by Damien Cross. If you would like to see last Monday’s meet up please click the Facebook link here. These should be on YouTube from next week if all goes to plan.