Category Archives: Marketing

Small Business Saturday: Reasons why you should use a small independent garage

By Mel Pretorius | Published: November 15, 2018

Small Business Saturday is coming up (Saturday 1st December).  It’s important to support our small, local, independent businesses such as the local garage. MEB is one such garage and is a great place to meet all your car needs. Why are small garages better than large corporate dealerships? Read on to find out. Local Economy […]

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Fascinating Facts about Edmonton, N18

By Mel Pretorius | Published: October 18, 2018

Since relocating from Crouch End to Edmonton, we are getting used to the new sights and surroundings of Edmonton.  If you were to bring your car up to N18 for a service or MOT then what are you likely to find around the Landmark Commercial Centre? Welcome to our guide to Edmonton! Now most importantly […]

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Drive It Day 2018

By Mel Pretorius | Published: April 16, 2018

Sunday April 22nd April is Drive It Day 2018, as designated by The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs.  It helps raise awareness of the UK’s classic vehicle movement and is held on the last Sunday in April (as close to the 1000 Mile Trial anniversary). Who are The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs? […]

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Small Business Saturday: Support Your Local Businesses

By Mel Pretorius | Published: November 24, 2017

It’s Small Business Saturday coming up again (Saturday 2nd December).  A time of year when we celebrate the small independent businesses in our local area. At this time, supporting small businesses is more important than ever to us.  Not only are we awaiting the outcome of a planning decision which could see our current premises […]

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Road Safety Week – 20th to 26th November 2017

By Mel Pretorius | Published: November 10, 2017

The 20th to 26th November 2017 is Road Safety Week.  Why is there a week dedicated to road safety and what events will be running? #speeddown is this 2017’s Road Safety Week campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving too fast.  Focusing on the following: speed causes deaths and serious injuries on our roads rural roads […]

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Tyre Safety Month – October 2017

By Mel Pretorius | Published: October 13, 2017

It seems like only a few months ago we were writing about Tyre Safety Month 2016.  Anyway it is October again so time to support the guys at Tyre Safe.  So what’s in store for Tyre Safety Month 2017? Well this year, Tyre Safety Month is all about correct tyre pressure: Are you having a […]

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Our Night at the UK Blog Awards 2017

By Mel Pretorius | Published: April 26, 2017

In January 2017 we found out that we were a UK Blog Awards 2017 finalist.  A massive thank you to all who voted for us, we couldn’t have done it without you. Judging took place in February by the industry judges.  For the automotive section, Ray Massey (Motoring Editor at the Daily Mail) and Al […]

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Road Safety Week: 21st to 27th November 2016

By Mel Pretorius | Published: November 18, 2016

The 21st to 27th November 2016 is Road Safety Week.  Why is there a week dedicated to road safety and what events will be running? You can read about the campaign here http://www.roadsafetyweek.org.uk/ #makethebreak offers people a chance to pledge to drive less and be safer on the roads. You can make your pledge on […]

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Tyre Safety Month 2016

By Mel Pretorius | Published: September 28, 2016

October is Tyre Safety Month and your business can get involved. Tyre Safety Month’s aim is to promote awareness of the importance of tyre care and maintenance through how to’s, campaigns and local events. Tyre Safe has been running for 10 years and has now been awarded charitable status for the work it has been […]

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