Motorists who regularly buy Ford car spares in order to keep a much-loved Fiesta on the road may not be surprised to hear the model has proved a hit with scrappage scheme customers.

The manufacturer has claimed the company has enjoyed great success under the government’s cash for bangers initiative, with this particular auto attracting the highest number of orders.

People taking advantage of the programme can drive away in the vehicle from £8,595.

After the Fiesta, the Ka has been the second most popular car with participants – and the company stated all of its more diminutive autos have done well.

Managing director Nigel Sharp commented: "Ford has taken a healthy share of scrappage business considering the limited number of models we have in the budget area, which represents the vast majority of these sales."

So far, the company has received in excess of 12,000 orders as a result of the initiative.

However, people whose current motor is not old enough to be traded in under the programme may find they can keep it in peak condition for a few more years by replacing worn parts with Ford car spares bought online.

Cost-conscious motorists who save money by repairing their vehicles with car spares bought online should be wary of trying to cut corners when it comes to insurance, if the comments of one industry body are anything to go by.

According to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, drivers need to consider exactly what they want from their policy rather than simply opting for the least expensive choice available.

It suggested protecting no-claims discounts was a particularly good idea, even if it does mean shelling out more up front.

People who choose not to do this were warned their premiums could increase significantly in the event of a collision.

Steve Foulsham, technical services manager, stated: "Some companies will charge a little bit more at the outset … but the advantages if you have to claim far outweigh the cost that is there initially."

Rather than cutting back on motor insurance, drivers may find carrying out their own basic maintenance with car spares bought online is an effective way to reduce running costs.

Businesses that ensure they get the best deal when buying car parts for their vehicles could end up throwing away any savings made by failing to address how their staff communicate on the road, if the comments of one firm are anything to go by.

The Fuelcard Company has urged fleet bosses to put in place a strategy that allows employees to avoid the use of handheld mobile phones at the wheel.

It suggested organisations that ignore such advice could be making an expensive mistake.

Marketing manager Jakes de Kock said: "If there is an accident and the correct procedures haven’t been followed, courts will hold fleet managers and company owners accountable and this could result in legal action against them."

Research by the firm found motorists are four times more likely to be involved in an accident when using a mobile phone.

Meanwhile, companies keen to cut costs may find they can buy a range of cheap car parts for a variety of different makes and models online.

People who often buy Nissan car parts online in order to keep a much-loved motor in peak condition may be impressed by the latest addition to the manufacturer’s line-up.

The group has announced it is releasing a limited edition version of its 370Z coupe.

Available from dealerships this September, the new version of the sports car is finished in Ultimate Yellow.

Buyers will be looking at paying £31,650 for the manual variation or £33,050 for the automatic.

Commenting on the new auto, Nissan stated: "Some cars were just born to be yellow."

Motorists will benefit from a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, which allows the vehicle to accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 5.3 seconds before powering on to a top speed of 155 mph.

Inside, the model boasts black suede and leather – and a range of standard equipment, including satnav, cruise control and speed limiter.

Meanwhile, people who are happy with their current auto from the manufacturer may find they can keep it running smoothly for years to come by replacing worn parts with Nissan car spares bought online.

Motorists who buy Peugeot car spares to ensure their vehicle maintains its good green credentials may not be surprised to hear the Environment Agency has opted to make use of some of the manufacturer’s models.

The company’s 107 was the best-selling sub-111 g/km auto in the UK last year, while the firm had three entries in the sub-121 g/km top ten.

Peugeot was also placed first in the sub-131 g/km class.

The Environment Agency has chosen to supply its employees with 207 and 308 models.

According to the manufacturer, this is probably down to the fact the vehicles have minimal impact on the planet and excellent specification levels.

It stated: "Who better than the Environment Agency to appreciate the virtues of low-CO2 cars for its fleet."

Meanwhile, motorists with any make and model of auto may find they can reduce their carbon footprint by replacing worn parts with car spares bought online in order to ensure their vehicles are running as efficiently as possible.

Auto owners who like to save money by purchasing car spares online and taking them to a garage to be fitted may welcome an appeal from one sector body.

The Vehicle & Operator Services Agency has urged more MOT centres to think about agreeing to abide by the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair.

Joining the scheme costs £75 per year, but the group stated it would help businesses demonstrate their commitment to providing the best possible experience for potential customers.

Firms who sign up to the scheme agree to provide open and transparent pricing – and employ staff who are conscientious and competent, among other things.

Vosa’s chief operating officer, Alex Fiddes, said: "We would encourage MOT garages to sign up to industry codes and seek to improve standards for motorists."

Meanwhile, cash-strapped drivers worried they might need to trade in their current auto soon may find replacing worn car parts is a much cheaper option and can keep their old vehicle running smoothly for years to come.

Land Rover has announced prices for two new models due out in the UK at the beginning of September.

The manufacturer has revealed the Range Rover Sport will cost between £44,895 and £61,995, while people buying the Discovery 4 will be looking at a minimum of £31,995 and a maximum of £47,695.

It pointed out motorists who decide to purchase either one of the vehicles will benefit from a range of improvements and upgrades.

"The significantly revised and updated models feature new refined and powerful engines, completely redesigned interiors and a host of new technologies – all of which ensure greater customer value," the company claimed.

However, people who cannot afford to trade in their current auto at the moment might find replacing any worn parts can keep it running smoothly for years to come.

They may also discover there are a wide range of cheap car spares for a variety of makes and models available online.

Drivers who consider it more environmentally-friendly to purchase car parts that can keep their current vehicle on the road rather than buying a brand new auto may still be impressed with the latest Toyota Prius.

The manufacturer has pointed out more than 85 per cent of the model can be recycled.

It also explained it will be possible to recover other car parts from the vehicle with minimal impact on the environment.

The company used the removal of the auto’s battery as an example.

It stated this particular car part would be taken out at an authorised service centre and the various elements could be re-used for a number of different purposes.

The model is due out next month in the UK and will cost from £18,370.

Meanwhile, people who cannot afford a brand new vehicle may find they can do their bit for the planet by replacing the worn parts in their current auto with car spares bought online to ensure the motor is running as efficiently as possible.

Motorists who try and save money by replacing worn vehicle parts with cheap car spares bought online may find a new insurance initiative could help them reduce costs further.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has suggested a system where providers tailor policies to individual drivers could prove beneficial to some.

It explained a company may be prepared to offer cheaper premiums if the holder agreed, for example, not to take to the road between 23:00 and 05:00.

The organisation claimed this sort of cover may be particularly attractive to young motorists who can struggle to secure low-cost policies.

Steve Foulsham, technical services manager, stated: "One or two insurers have been in this market anyway, but it could be that this could start to get some more impetus perhaps going forward."

However, he pointed out some drivers may not like having their every move monitored.

Meanwhile, motorists keen to save money by fixing their own auto may find they can buy a range of cheap car spares online.

Drivers who have been fixing up their old auto with car spares bought online because they do not qualify to take part in the government’s scrappage scheme may welcome news from Nissan.

The manufacturer has announced it is extending its offer to knock at least £2,000 off the price of any of its British-built vehicles, if people have a motor aged between eight and ten years old to trade in.

In order to qualify for the government run programme the vehicles being put forward to be scrapped must be a minimum of a decade old.

The cars Nissan builds in the UK are the Qashqai, Qashqai+2, Note and Micra.

Under the company’s extended initiative, the latter model is available from £5,995.

Managing director Paul Willcox commented: "Our £2,000 minimum trade-in provides what the government’s scrappage scheme fell short of offering – a real incentive to buy a British-built car."

However, drivers whose current auto from the manufacturer is still not old enough to allow them to qualify for the discount may find they do not really need a new vehicle.

By replacing worn parts with Nissan car spares bought online, they might find they can keep their motor running for another couple of years.