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Seat belt legislation in the UK turns 36
31-01-201936 years ago on 31 January 1983, the UK made it compulsory for drivers and front passengers to wear a seatbelt. Clunk Click every trip was launched to try and ensure drivers wore seat belts. I even remember this catchphrase today and I wasn't very old in 1983. This campaign…
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Measured precision in the Volvo XC70
24-01-2019If you are looking for a hard working, precision controlled used car that can also drive along potholed rural roads look no further than the 2011 Volvo XC70. They are even used by the police forces. Check out this tweet below: This 2011 Volvo XC70 D3 se lux has a plethera of safety features and, of…
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Top 10 best selling cars 2018
10-01-2019Top 10 best selling cars 2018: Ford Fiesta VW Golf Vauxhall Corsa Nissan Qashqai Ford Focus VW Polo Mini Mercedes A-Class Ford Kuga Kia Sportage And some of the best selling cars for Simon Shield Cars Mini Used Mini cars are all different. Not one of the them is the same as they all start as base…
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New driving laws for 2019
08-01-2019Highway Code New highway code features have been appearing; these include hazards on the road perception test as part of the theory test. You can have a go at this for yourself on the DVLA website. Smart Motorways There seem to be an awful lot of roadworks on our motorways with signs…
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Smart phone cradle
20-11-2018The new accessory in town is the smart phone cradle that comes with the SEAT Mii. Watch the video to find out how it all works. For more information click on the link to the used car on our…
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With love from Suffolk
20-06-2018With love from Suffolk Suffolk Day is nearly upon us and is being held on Thursday 21st June 2018. Lets celebrate Suffolk. Our beaches, our history, our architecture, our land, our people and our food and drink. There are many aspects to Suffolk and we love it all. Having been brought up on farms we…
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2 for the price of 1
19-06-2018Special offer Simon Shield Cars and RAC Warranty can now offer you a very special deal - 2 for the price of 1. Yup that is correct - you get 2 years worth of warranty for the price of one year. Each car has been graded for each warranty and and priced accordingly. Not only are we…
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Get me to the church on time
17-05-2018Don't you just love a Royal Wedding, all the pomp and ceremony, the press, residents from the UK and around the world. It's a bit thing for us Brits, our royal family are an important part of our society. Simon Shield Cars Ltd would like to wish them all the best for the future. As…
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Driving away back pain, communting in your used car
28-04-2018Do you drive a lot with your job and end up suffering from back or neck pain? There could be up to 5.5 million drivers suffering whilst driving in the UK and spending money getting fixed. Here are a few things to help prevent back pain: Adjust the driver’s seat and mirrors before each journey…
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New MOT system
25-04-2018Does your car need an MOT? You'll be in for a surprise when you take it in from 20th May, as new rules apply. Here's what's going to happen when you take your car into a garage. The MOT certificate will look different and the tester will be using different more stringent categories for…
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DIS on a used Audi A4
05-04-2018What is DIS - it's short for Drivers Information System and is specific to Audi. It brings together different information straight into the cockpit and onto a screen. It can offer the following functions: Door and luggage compartment open warning; auto check control radio station name or…
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Cars of the Irish on St Patricks Day
17-03-2018How have the Irish been involved in the automotive industry? Renault, Datsun, British Leyland, VW, Toyota, Ford, Fiat have all built or assembled cars in Ireland at some point. One of Ireland’s claim to fame is assembling the first ever Volkswagen Beetle made outside of Germany. It is now…
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