Inside Line: Comma

A few notes about the Vauxhall Insignia (2008-2013): Engine Oil For this particularly series of Insignia, Vauxhall list only one or two specifications for engine oil which should be covered by Comma Long Life 5W30 […]

Inside Line: Manbat

Start-Stop Battery Systems Originally introduced in 2009, the ecoFLEX versions of the popular Vauxhall Insignia series now incorporate the company’s Start-Stop system. As these vehicles begin to drop out of the franchised dealer network and […]

Inside Line: FPS

VOSA have issued two recalls: One for the operation of the electric windows not correctly sensing that things, including fingers and limbs etc., are in the way when the windows are powered up causing them […]

Inside Line: Cambiare

Information for your pre 2013 Vauxhall Insignia is listed below: Oil pressure switches are a weak point for this car, along with other Vauxhall models, this part being the highest selling Cambiare part for the […]

CAT’S INSIDE LINE: BMW 1 SERIES (2004 TO 2011)

Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at fleet favourite Vauxhall Insignia and turn our attention to the BMW 1 Series. Now in its second generation, this car remains a firm favourite with those wanting an entry-level BMW. In this issue we are focusing on the first generation 1 Series, BMW’s attempt to break into the hatchback market, and it was up against some stiff competition with the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Audi A3 among others all competing for a piece of the pie.