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- 31/12/2021
- By Maria Martin
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Wild Kid Books Launches with Free eBooks
Panic Mechanic are proud to be sponsors of Wild Kid Books. Created by local Petersfield resident Maria Martin, to help connect young children with nature, the environment and our special world. Maria commented: “As a busy mum, living and working in Hampshire, surrounded by the stunning South Downs national park, sometimes it’s easy to forget

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- 26/05/2021
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Roadside Recovery vs Mobile Mechanic
Roadside recovery and mobile mechanics; a symbiotic relationship ultimately providing you with peace of mind that a mechanic will come to you, whether it is on the M1 or at home. So what’s the difference between these two services? Is that added roadside cover premium on the car insurance necessary and do you need a

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- 18/01/2021
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Top 5 Catastrophic Car Failures of 2020
The year 2020 certainly brought out the good, the bad and the ugly in all of us as we navigated a year that will ripple through our future generations. The Covid-19 global pandemic is a catastrophic disaster, but everyday we carry on, whether it’s work, school or fighting the virus on the frontline. Within our

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- 25/03/2020
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MOT Testing During the Coronavirus Outbreak
A big thank you to James Baggott, Car Dealer Magazine, who wrote the following article; “Have MOTs been cancelled during the coronavirus? Do I need a car service during the crisis?”. The article provided so much clarity for us in the auto industry in these rapidly changing times. The official line from the DVSA as

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- 30/07/2018
- By Maria Martin
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Failed MOT but you Have the Right to Leave the Garage
I came across this article about your rights after a failed MOT test, written by Sophie McCoid and published by Chronicle Live, “This is what you can do if your car FAILS a MOT and the garage won’t let you leave“. This is a great article that just helps you to know your rights if

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