CRASH-repair methods...

CRASH-repair methods (image) will soon be standardised by specialists at the independent insurance repair centre, Thatcham. It says the guidelines will be easy to follow and cover all aspects of cosmetic and structural repairs.

MOTOR insurance will soon be dispensed at the touch of a button, as the Department for Transport plans to let insurers issue certificates electronically. So spending weeks waiting for paperwork to arrive by post will become a thing of the past.

A JAM-busting ban on overtaking is in place for HGVs on the A14 in Northampton. The daytime restriction was prompted by both lanes being blocked with lorries on long uphill sections. The Highways Agency expects accident rates to fall as a result.

VEHICLE supermarket chain Carshock has closed down. The firm, which had seven outlets across the north-east of England, is in the hands of administrators. Customers who recently bought from the dealer, or paid a deposit, should call 0121 352 6268.

WANT to know who sells products from car-care giant Comma? Don’t waste time traipsing around the shops to find out – use its new ‘Where to buy’ button on the www.commaoil.com site. See Page 66 for more news on the latest car products.