The Automobile Association
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There is more to the AA site nowadays than just breakdown cover; they also offer insurance, loans and finance, car sourcing and more. The site features useful services like route finders and maps, and a variety of tips and advice, making it an excellent service for motorists.
www.theaa.com
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The Institute of Motor Industry
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The Institute of Motor Industry is the international body for those employed in the automotive industry and associated sectors. The site features membership details, training and advice.
www.motor.org.uk
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Motoring.gov.uk
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A government backed motoring portal, Motoring.gov.uk provides information and advice including latest motor news and road safety. Their website contains some quite useful general information.
www.motoring.gov.uk
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The DVLA
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The Driver and Vehicle licensing agency for the UK. This is the main source of government information, so well worth a look. Expect to find all your licensing questions answered direct from the source. Their site is available in both English and Welsh.
www.dvla.gov.uk
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The RAC
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In line with their core rescue services, The RAC website provides services ranging from roadside assistance to continually updated legal and technical advice, financing, current travel information, and driver training.
www.rac.co.uk
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UK Motoring Directory
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An indexed directory of the automotive and motoring industry including links to sites offering cars, motors, sales, garages, MOT centres and motor accessories, rather than the services themselves.
www.ukmd.co.uk
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BBC Top Gear
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A site from the makers of BBC\\\\\\\'s Top Gear programme, this is a great motoring website with daily news, car reviews, valuations, competitions and a large amount of motoring information. Also features bike reviews and text results.
www.topgear.com
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CarNet News
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CarNet News offers car and motoring news and features, focussing primarily on new and soon to be released models. A good site for a look at next years cars.
www.carnetnews.co.uk
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Lifestyle Motoring
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Another service from the BBC, this one offering a wide variety of very useful information and resources for drivers in the UK. Impartial advice and tips on buying cars, learning to drive, driving tips, finance and more.
www.bbc.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring
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Booklands Books
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This is not a pretty site but it is functional and informative, listing 800 different books and manuals, all available via secure online ordering. They claim to always have their catalogue of 800 titles in stock and to ship within 12 working hours.
www.brooklands-books.com
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askaprice.com
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Although you must register to use this service it might be worth the trouble if you are researching the prices of new or used cars. Once registered you can submit a request for quotes for just about any make of car, new or used, as well as for car insurance, various parts and accessories, number plates, driving lessons and car hire. Dealers and suppliers registered with the site will then contact you with quotes and information.
www.askaprice.com
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Electric Bikes Direct
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When it came to reviewing this site, we didn’t know exactly where to put it, I mean it’s hardly a car, but it’s hardly a bike, it’s an ELECTIRC BIKE. Yes, I want one too. This is a well designed site, with great photos of the models on offer and full (and I do mean FULL) descriptions and specs. You can buy online, or contact them if you need further info.
www.electricbikesdirect.co.uk
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