Auto parts

Mike Best Auto Components Manager Clare Butler, shows us around an old-style factor open evening in Cornwall

One car that was known to be problematic when it came out of warranty was the second generation Renault Laguna. CAT gives the vehicle a full inspection.

The spectre of type approval for aftermarket parts looms, but is it safety issues or VMs lobbying politicians that drive this change?

EC levy huge fine for Mitsubishi Electric and Hitachi, but Denso escape penalty for providing information

The Porsche Boxster is the latest car to get the once over on our ramp.

Originally launched in 1996 the 986 was styled on the 550 Spyder, before in 2005, the model was replaced by the 987 in 2005 and was in production until 2012. The second generation Boxster took the roadster concept and improved it both cosmetically and mechanically. It eventually became the basis on which the much-coveted Cayman was then spawned.