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What’s Your Make Or Model? We Can Get You Back In Your Car

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Whichever model of car or van you may drive there can be nothing as frustrating as losing your car keys, having them damaged or stolen, or locking your keys in the car. If you are in trouble, then Cheap Car Key Scotland can lend a helping hand. We can  replace your keys  and get you back into different makes of vehicles, at any hour day or night. If you have lost or broken your keys, our expert mobile vehicle locksmiths can provide the utmost roadside assistance. Our experts are highly trained in the art of vehicle entry,  car key cutting , and car key replacement. They are known for offering the most dependable low-cost solutions to replace your lost or broken keys in Glasgow and across Scotland. You can be assured we can replace the keys for various makes and models of cars. Cheap Car Key Scotland deal with the most popular car manufacturers, ranging from the Audi, Citroen, Chrysler, and BMW, to the latest Ford, Honda, Fiat, Daewoo, and Daihatsu. We can also b...

Claims Reaching One In A Million

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They say crime doesn’t pay, but what about how much it costs? Will you be shocked to discover the rise in car crime has led motor insurers in the UK paying out a staggering £1million a day? This has been a knock-on effect of a concerning growth in vehicle crimes in the country. Where, according to the Association of British Insurers, keyless car crime, amongst other areas, play a pivotal role in the increase of claims. It can be hard to appreciate the scale of the problem. There is a new car theft claim around every six minutes. What’s more, there has been an upsurge in the cost of car theft, or items stolen from vehicles. Motorists have seen it go up by almost 30% year on year. Over the past 12 months. There were over 50,000 claims, reaching record levels of £376 million, amounting to £1 million a day. This follows in line with the escalation in vehicle crime in the UK which, going by Home Office statistics, has seen the number of car thefts increase by approximately 50% in the ...

Electric Vehicles May Cost Less Than Petrol Or Diesel Cars By 2030

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If you are looking for a good deal on a new car then how about going electric? Choosing a greener, more  eco-friendly vehicle  may not just help you do your bit for the planet, but it could save you money, according to a new report. Recent research states that by 2030, you could buy an electric vehicle for around half the price of petrol cars. The report also claims as many motorists may purchase electric cars at the same rate of diesel or petrol versions from five years to a decade. Based on information gathered by the International Council on Clean Transportation the rise in EVs can be attributed to a decrease in battery prices and how much it costs to run them. This may see the number of electric cars being sold falling in line with petrol and diesel vehicles. If you consider what it costs to own an EV, as well as maintenance, fuel costs and a drop in how much spent in research and development, it could lead to the price of electric cars falling by 50% within six ye...

Most Popular Car Models Being Targeted By Keyless Entry Systems

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It seems 21st Century car thieves are using the latest cutting edge innovations, keyless entry systems, to steal the most popular makes and models of cars. According to reports, four of the best selling cars in the country, are some of the cars being targeted by criminals. Those including the Volkswagen Golf, the Nissan Qashqai, the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus are being targeted by inexpensive electronic equipment which may be purchased online. It is becoming more common for motorists to use the aforementioned keyless entry systems to start their cars if the fob is close by. However, it is possible for car thieves to utilise relay devices to enhance the fob’s signal, causing the car sensors to believe the keyless fob is closer than it actually is. Allowing crooks to unlock and start up a car or van, while the owners still have the fob in their possession. Apparently, a thief can unlock a car, start the engine and drive off in only 18 seconds This only highlights the troubl...

Flying Cars the Key To Future Transport

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Remember the scene in the Bond movie ‘The Man With The Golden Gun’ when Roger Moore’s 007 is chasing the bad guy, international hit man  Francisco Scaramanga , played by Christopher Lee? Bond seems to have the villain cornered, when he inexplicably makes his escape. By getting away in a car which sprouted wings and flew up in the air. Movie fans were amazed, while some critics called it a classic example of the often long held belief that some Bond films had lost all sense of reality. From invisible vehicles to gondolas driving down a square in Venice, it has all just become a fantasy. The very notion of a flying car was straight out of science fiction. Such a thing could never exist in real life. But roll on 45 years…. tell that to Boeing!! As incredible as it may seem, the company has recently tested a prototype for a flying car. A one of a kind vehicle which combines a helicopter, drone and aeroplane, designed to break new ground in transport and parcel delivery. Boe...

Unfortunately, We Fix Keys and Key Holes Not Potholes!

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Many drivers consider them to be the scourge of the road, affecting your car’s suspension and causing seemingly endless traffic disruption, amongst other problems. They can be a constant threat to motorists and cyclists alike and seem to be more and more common on Britain’s roads, especially in wintertime. But how much do you know about the growing problem of potholes? They are, not to put too fine a point on it, collapsed sections of tarmac on the road. Brought on by a combination of the pressure of ongoing traffic and adverse weather conditions, amongst other aspects. Potholes have long been a source of frustration for motorists, but they can also have dangerous, far-reaching circumstances. According to the AA, there has been a rise in the number of insurance claims involving potholes, while Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, reportedly recently announced councils in England will receive an additional £420 million to help repair potholes, damaged roads and keep ...

Are You Invalidating Your Car Insurance?

One of the most important considerations drivers have to deal with is taking care of their motor insurance. They take great steps to ensure they do not violate their policy, in case some unforeseen catastrophe should rear its head and you are involved in an accident and you need the policy to pay up. However, a recent survey has revealed a large number of motorists may be knowingly voiding their car insurance by making what could be called straightforward mistakes with their policies. Sources say over 50% of people in the UK have carried out acts which can void their car and home insurance. It could leave homeowners and drivers without cover, should they have a road accident or be a victim of a crime such as a burglary – in some instances, motorists may not be aware certain actions could cost them their insurance. For instance, many people may not realise that allowing another motorist to drive their car could cause their premium to be cancelled and there are other acts that could ...