While some people prefer brand new wheels every few years, others have a different mentality – why fix something when it’s not broken? Sometimes you might feel sentimental towards a certain vehicle and want to keep it running as long as possible. Perhaps you have a classic car or vintage beauty that you still like …
Buying your first car is a huge decision and a big investment, so it’s important to do some checks – especially when buying second hand. There are lots of costs to consider and you need to work out what type of vehicle meets your needs. Most of all you want to make sure that the …
Winter really is the worst time of the year for hitting the road. The cold weather and increased chance of conditions like ice and fog means the risk of accidents and breakdowns is higher than at other times of year – and motorists have to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of themselves and …
Cars are one of the biggest investments many people make over the course of their lives, spending thousands on vehicles that can transport themselves and their families from A to B. In that respect, they’re very valuable commodities – but in purely financial terms, cars begin to depreciate in value the moment you sit in …
Winter can be a trying time for any vehicle, old or new. The extremely cold and icy weather takes its toll on all parts of the car which means maintenance is more important than ever during the winter. While there are some simply checks motorists can carry out themselves, the best preventative action is a …
A New Year has arrived, and with it a whole lot of changes to the law planned for 2017. If you haven’t thought of a New Year’s resolution yet, how about vowing to be a safer driver? We could all improve our driving skills, even if it is trying not to get road rage or …
It’s that time of year again when festive wreaths appear on doors and trees twinkle in windows. Everywhere you go, shop windows and restaurants are bursting at the seams with baubles, fairy lights and tinsel. The Christmas spirit is present in your home, at work, on the city streets and everywhere in between – so …
The Department of Transport has recently announced new tougher laws to deter drivers from using handheld phones behind the wheel. Set to be introduced in early 2017, the harsher punishment includes a whopping six points on licenses and a fine of £200.
When you want to keep your car in prime condition, obviously you need to keep the engine healthy and make sure everything is ticking over how it is supposed to. Next up you’ll need to take good care of the vehicle’s exterior, including keeping it clean and the paintwork polished. But to ensure your car …
In many European countries winter tyres are a legal requirement, to keep people safe on the roads in bad weather conditions. While they are not compulsory here in the UK, sales of winter tyres have been growing in the past few years. What makes them different and do we really need them – especially in …
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