Falkirk
Falkirk, situated in the heart of Scotland, is a bustling town known for its industrial heritage and picturesque landscapes. With a population of approximately 35,000, it is a vibrant community that values reliable transportation.
The most popular cars in Falkirk
When it comes to car ownership in Falkirk, our data reveals some interesting trends. The Ford Focus takes the lead as the most popular car in the town, favored by Falkirk residents for its practicality and efficiency. Following closely behind are the Vauxhall Corsa, Volkswagen Polo, Renault Clio, and the BMW 3 Series.
In addition to these popular choices, Falkirk residents also show a preference for compact cars and hatchbacks, which are well-suited for navigating the town's narrow streets and tight parking spaces.
Vehicle numbers in Falkirk
Falkirk boasts a significant number of licensed vehicles, with approximately 25,000 cars registered in the town. This reflects the town's reliance on private transportation and the need for reliable car maintenance services to keep these vehicles running smoothly.
Postcodes and suburbs in Falkirk
Falkirk is divided into several postcodes and suburbs, each with its own unique charm. Some notable areas include FK1 (Falkirk Town Centre, Bainsford, and Carronshore), FK2 (Laurieston, Skinflats, and Grangemouth), and FK3 (Polmont, Maddiston, and Brightons). These diverse neighborhoods contribute to the vibrant automotive landscape of Falkirk.
As a car maintenance platform catering to the needs of Falkirk residents, we understand the importance of providing top-quality services to keep their vehicles in optimal condition. Whether it's regular servicing, tire replacements, or engine repairs, our platform connects car owners with trusted professionals who are well-versed in the specific requirements of Falkirk's automotive landscape.
With our extensive network of skilled mechanics and garages, we ensure that Falkirk residents have access to reliable and efficient car maintenance services, allowing them to enjoy hassle-free journeys in and around the town.
Smart
Smart is a German automotive brand, established 25 years ago in 1994.
The company is a division of the automotive corporation Daimler AG and operated under the ownership of Mercedes-Benz.
How popular is Smart in the United Kingdom?
Smart isnt’ the most popular brand in the UK, most likely due to appealing primarily to parking-challenged city-dwellers; there are only 96k of their vehicles on the roads of the UK today.
Showing steady growth, however, since their introduction to the UK market in 2003, the trend would suggest that we’re likely to see more of these eccentric looking tiny cars as time goes by.
Smart: Quirky little microcars and subcompacts
Owned by Mercedes-Benz, Smart cars fit into the market you’d expect on first glance. They’re a fun and funky little city car; they’re solid, middle of the road machines, designed to be as versatile as they look.
A Smart car will never fool anyone that it’s a hi-end, luxury vehicle. There’s plenty of glossy plastic and groovy fabrics, yet in the cockpit, you’ll find up-to-the-minute touchscreen media options at the controls. They do come at an inflated price for the small city car market, but by nature of their unique design—there’s nothing quite like them.
Smart cars are cheap to run—but not so cheap to buy
Your Smart ForFour will be more expensive by comparison than its rivals: the Fiat 500, Skoda Citigo, Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10—yet it’s rather hard to pitch the Fortwo against anything because there isn’t anything on the market quite so small. Only the Renault Twizy comes to mind, and that’s barely a car at all.
Once you’ve got one though, your Smart car will cost next to nothing to run with their tiny wheels and low weight. The electric models perform even better with a fuel equivalent of 87mpg.
Smart’s reliability and reputation
Smart didn’t feature as one of the brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018 that we’ve been using to draw comparisons of reliability against other marques—but checking the user reviews gathered by the AA it would appear that most owners have very few problems and that their reliability scores are generally high.
Recent Smart recalls and reliability issues
Various recalls have been made on Smart models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.
14/10/2017 – Smart ForTwo, Smart ForFour (2017)
The strength of the left front steering knuckle may be insufficient
29/09/2017 – Smart ForTwo, Smart ForFour (2014–2015)
As a result of the weakening of the braking rope wrench adjustment knob, the hand brake lever travel could be prolonged gradually
24/06/2016 – Smart ForFour (2014–2015)
The anchorage for the rear seat backrest may not be sufficiently resistant
10/06/2016 – Smart ForTwo (2014–2015)
At high vehicle speed, combined with strong wind, the plastic front service hatch can detach from the vehicle and fall into traffic
05/06/2015 – Smart ForTwo (2014)
The steering mechanism screws used for some vehicles may break
All recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.