Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category

AA Speed Camera app.

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

We love the AA Speed camera app for i phone and android. You can trial it free for week then its just £9.99 per year. If it saves you picking up a speeding ticket – its got to be worth it! The AA Safety Camera app turns your iPhone into a live safety camera warning [...]

Claims on the up…

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

The AA has reported a five-fold increase in car insurance claims over the first five days of 2012 year compared to the same period three years ago. There were also significantly more claims than the same time last year. This January 1-5 saw 28% more car insurance claims than the same period in 2011, when [...]

Vehicle Services

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Land Rover Evoque

Monday, January 9th, 2012

The Range Rover Evoque has added more awards to its portfolio, taking the total to 53 since its recent launch in September this year. Recent honours bestowed on the Evoque came from Britain’s 4×4 Magazine, which proclaimed the Evoque its 4×4 of the Year, and this was swiftly followed by the Car of the Year [...]

Benefits of vehicle conversions

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Driving a car has its perils, the most common ones being crashes and other forms of accidents. However, dangers are not only confined to moving vehicles but also stationary ones where the presence of toxic materials in exterior and the interior can also be dangerous. Toxins can be found in both old and new vehicles [...]

Winter Tips

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

A failed battery is the most common cause of winter break down in vehicles, especially over 5 years old. We advise checking your battery, screen wash levels and tread on tires before setting out this winter to avoid getting caught out.

Van Conversions – an introduction

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

If you want to economise on your long term living expenses without compromising your quality of life, you should consider investing in a van conversion. As well as being a satisfying personal achievement, the short term expense of van conversions, of turning an old second hand van into a comfortable campervan, is easily made up [...]

Welfare and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles.

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Here at James Alpe we want to provide each individual with the car or vehicle they need for everyday life. This is why we specialise in vehicle conversions. Wheelchair and Welfare accessible vehicles are needed more now than ever and not many vehicles can provide for each individual. Our conversions can take place on any [...]

Are you and your vehicle ready for winter?

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

With winter fast approaching is should be very important to every car or vehicle owner to ensure that their car or vehicle is perfect for going out in the cold, icy or snowy weather. It should also be paramount to ensure the safety of you or your drivers as if your car or vehicle is [...]

24 hour fast track service.

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

If you’re looking for speedy repairs then at James Alpe our 24 hour fast track service may be for you. If you car only requires minor repairs then it is most likely that it will be suitable for our fast track service. One of our mechanics will assess your car and let you know if [...]