1st Choice Spares

15/06/2024

Looks like he needs a few more installed....😉

14/06/2024

Something to be studied and emulated here?

'Motorists can now ensure their car is properly disposed of and deregistered without leaving their couch. The service integrates nearly 300 reception points across the country, with the entire process, including the issuance of a scrapping certificate, being fully digital'

Today marks the launch of DELV, a nationwide digital car recycling service that promises to revolutionize the way Finns dispose of their end-of-life vehicles. This innovative platform aims to make car scrapping easier for consumers, improve the recycling and reuse of automotive materials, enhance da...

01/06/2024

Yes, you should be. It 'indicates' that you have broken the BMW code. Please take your car to an End of Life recycling facility. Your time as a credible BMW driver is over. 😉

31/05/2024

Looks like the price needs to fall for new EVs to offset the worrying depreciation, or just stick with an ICE vehicle?
'In what has been a continuous decline for 21 consecutive months, the cumulative decrease in battery electric vehicle (BEV) values amounts to approximately 57%, compared to petrol, with a decline of around 12% over the same period. '

The cumulative decrease in used battery electric vehicle values amounts to approximately 57%, compared to petrol, with a decline of around 12%.

25/05/2024

Perhaps the sign refers to the lane on the right of the image; but if not - 'Thanks for the heads up!'

24/05/2024

Interesting:
'CIRCTEC has developed a proprietary technology for decomposing old tyres through pyrolysis ....., and for upgrading the products to high-quality recycled chemicals and renewable fuels.'

The company is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Nice to see it doing well, pity the plant isn't being built here?

CIRCTEC has developed a proprietary technology for decomposing old tyres through pyrolysis and for upgrading the products to recycled chemicals and renewable fuels.

18/05/2024

Really!? Thanks for the heads up on this.

17/05/2024

Interesting article.:
'Lyten claims that the lithium-sulfur formula can deliver twice the energy density of lithium-ion batteries in the form of nickel-manganese-cobalt technology. In terms of EV applications, that means more driving range or the same range packed into a smaller, lighter space.'

Automakers and other energy storage stakeholders are lining up to test new lithium-sulfur EV batteries from the US startup Lyten.

11/05/2024

That road must be bad! We need a new collective noun for a pot strewn road, suggestions?

10/05/2024

Best check the diversion routes as it could be a frustrating weekend on the magic roundabout!
'Full weekend closure - Friday 10 May 9pm to Monday 13 May 6am
The M25 between junction 9 and 10 will be closed in both directions to install a new bridge.'

We're restoring heathland and upgrading the junction with the A3 Wisley interchange to reduce congestion, improve safety and create more reliable journeys.

04/05/2024

Return to sender?

03/05/2024

'There has never been a worse time to own a car, as motorists are “assaulted from all sides” by spiralling costs, analysis shows.'

Perhaps; however, it has never been easier to locate and purchase low-priced, used parts and spares!

Telegraph Money reveals five reasons why it’s the worst time in history to own a car

27/04/2024

Wow, I thought I did badly in my first test!

A CCTV camera captured the moment a 63-year-old woman crashed into a lamppost during her driving test in Argentina on Wednesday (6/7). The video that local m...

26/04/2024

Turbulent times ahead?

'Asked whether the maker of Vauxhall and Citroën cars could stop selling models in the UK, he replied: “I’m not going to sell cars at a loss.” '

The net zero crackdown on combustion engines could force the maker of Vauxhall to scale back its presence in Britain, its boss has warned.

20/04/2024

Great demonstration, now I get it 😄

19/04/2024

Interesting article:
'The real surprise will come for those who still believe that plug-in hybrid cars are not that different from pure battery electric cars. Partly, because of the PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) monicker.
According to this report, the average gap for plug-in hybrids is around 250%. That's not a typo! It's simply exposing a cynical scheme by which carmakers largely misled the public into thinking plug-in hybrids really are the silver bullet to tackle transportation pollution.'

The European Commission measured real-world data for plug-in hybrids and proved that these "electrified cars" are simply a greenwashing trend

13/04/2024

One for you ancient Greek fans,. You just don't see as much dactylic hexameter as one used to!

12/04/2024

Interesting short read:
“Currently the UK has at least 150,000 tonnes of licensed idle domestic recycling capacity of its own, but the business case for maintaining this is being undermined by political lethargy.”

The TRA claims that the UK is set to be environmental sick man of Europe if British politicians don’t act on exports

06/04/2024

Is this confirmation that they are getting younger?

05/04/2024

Item 16 on page 11 is interesting:

' In order to ensure that the emissions for both light- and heavy-duty vehicles are limited in the real world, testing vehicles in real driving conditions, which are statistically relevant, with a minimum set of restrictions, boundaries and other driving requirements, is necessary. Such on-road testing should be based on normal driving and exclude biased driving'.

Could this be to prevent another 'dieselgate' scenario?

30/03/2024

Don't forget the clocks change tonight. Spring forward and all that.

28/03/2024

The times they are a-changing:
“Only five years ago, the diesel engine was our bread and butter in Europe, just like it was for most other car makers,” said Volvo in a statement. “The majority of the cars we sold in Europe in 2019 ran on diesel, while electric models were just starting to gain traction. Today, most of our sales on the continent are electrified cars.''

Volvo has become the first major manufacturer to completely stop production of diesel-engine cars, accelerating its drive to become an electric-only brand

23/03/2024

If only there had been some warning signs or something...

22/03/2024

'De Meo has urged voters and politicians to back a return to the principle of technological and scientific neutrality. “In practical terms,” he says, “this means no longer dictating technological choices to industry. It means setting goals, but not how to get there”.'

Hydrogen and efuel cars can help save the European auto industry, says Renult boss - AutoExpress. Renault’s senior European executive

16/03/2024

Now I just need to find a tin of stripy paint. Tough life being an apprentice!

15/03/2024

'The UK's busiest road is to shut between junctions 10 (A3 Wisley) and 11 (A320 Chertsey Interchange) in Surrey from 9pm today to 6am Monday 18 March.'

Drivers have been told to ‘decorate the bathroom or something’ while the M25 is closed a full weekend for the first time.

09/03/2024

Well, that is the question!

08/03/2024

“These innovative mobile units will help accelerate the recovery of critical raw materials essential to the transition to electrification and significantly reduce the use of landfill. The project will implement a new industry standard that can benefit not just the UK, but around the world.”

This year’s automotive winner is an innovative mobile battery recycling facility that could play an important role helping to recover and process waste from lithium-ion batteries.

02/03/2024

First the daffodils and now the cones, looks like an early spring!

01/03/2024

'Volumes rose 21.0% to 82,997 units, marking the best January performance since 2021 and the fifth straight month of growth as global demand for British-built brands continued to grow'.

British car manufacturing output grows 21.0% in January, to 82,997 units. Export volumes up 11.6%, while production for UK market surges 64.5%. Electrified vehicle production continues to grow, up 4.5% to 29,590 units. UK car production got off to a…