Chris Ebbs

Staff writer Chris is heavily involved in writing about the big issues that impact on car buyers. Whether it's changes to the price of tax, or rising insurance costs, he will be first to tell you how it affects you. 

Recent articles by Chris Ebbs

Toyota recall

Japanese manufacturers to recall 3.4 million cars

Thursday, 11th April 2013

Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda to recall 3.4 million cars worldwide because of faulty passenger’s airbag.

Audi mpg information ‘misleading’ says ASA

Monday, 8th April 2013

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says an online advert for the Audi A3 is ‘misleading’ about fuel economy.

Women get better deals at car dealerships

Women beat men for best car deals

Thursday, 7th February 2013

A battle of the sexes at UK dealerships shows women coming out on top.

UK petrol prices are high because of taxes

Fuel prices high because of tax

Thursday, 31st January 2013

OFT fuel report blames rises in tax and oil prices for high fuel prices.

Parking officer with parking ticket

Councils make more than £400million in parking charges

Friday, 11th January 2013

The latest figure is an increase of £53million, or 14.9 per cent, on the previous year’s total of £358million.

Jaguar XJ 2012 front quarter

Deal of the week: Jaguar XJ

Tuesday, 8th January 2013

Save £7,200 with a free upgrade.

Distracted driver with his eyes off the road

Drivers more distracted than previously thought

Thursday, 20th December 2012

Eyes are off the road for 18 per cent of the time.

Motor Codes servicing guidelines backed by UK government

Government backs Motor Codes

Friday, 14th December 2012

Government has given further backing to the garage rating system Motor Codes.

Ford MyKey system

Ford MyKey helps young drivers ‘save face’

Wednesday, 12th December 2012

Ford’s new system allows parents to restrict top speed and music volume

MyToyota website

New online services for Toyota owners

Wednesday, 12th December 2012

Toyota has launched a new online car history, servicing and MoT management system.

Deal of the week: Suzuki Swift

Monday, 10th December 2012

Save £2,046 on the five-door supermini.

Deal of the week: Renault Megane

Monday, 3rd December 2012

Save £2,365 on a 1.6-litre Expression+ hatchback.

Speed limit exemption for the taxman

Friday, 30th November 2012

Rules that allow ambulance and police drivers to break speed limits could be extended to the taxman under proposed plans from the Government.

Deal of the week: Kia Pro_cee'd

Tuesday, 27th November 2012

Save £3,000 on 3-spec version of hatchback.

Deal of the week: Chrysler 300C Limited

Monday, 19th November 2012

Chrysler is offering the 300C Limited with a £6,000 saving on list price until the end of December.

Toyota recalls 2.7m cars worldwide

Wednesday, 14th November 2012

The Japanese manufacturer has announced a new recall affecting 75,000 UK cars.

Deal of the week: Volkswagen Phaeton

Tuesday, 13th November 2012

Save £7,000 on the V6 version of the VW's big saloon.

January 3p fuel duty hike likely to happen

Tuesday, 13th November 2012

The planned increase in fuel duty in January 2013 looks likely to go ahead.

Deal of the week: Ford Focus

Tuesday, 6th November 2012

Save £5,725 on a 1.0-litre EcoBoost Zetec.

Government considers new two-tier tax system

Tuesday, 30th October 2012

Motorists could pay more in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) to drive on the motorway.

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