All over safety check
If you have just bought a car or even if you just want someone to give your existing car a once over, there are many garages now offering a free visual inspection. If you call up one of these garages and explain to them that you want a free...
Hiring a car in the EU
If you’re heading to Europe, either on holiday or for business, you need to be aware of recent regulation changes regarding the documents you’ll need when hiring a car. You used t need the paper part of your UK driving license but now things have changed. Earlier this year,...
Sneaky tricks used at second hand car garages
If you are looking to buy a second hand car then you should read this article that can give you an insight to some of the common tricks used at a used car showroom to entice you in. One of the main ones is the bait car – you...
Cam belt worries
The engines cam belt drives and regulates the cam shaft, which in turn moves the inlet and exhaust valves in your engine. If the cam belt snaps during operation of the engine, many of the moving parts in and around the combustion chamber can sustain serious damage leading to...
At the car wash
If you want to keep your car in show room condition you’ll need a regular cleaning regime. Paying for a professional valet service is certainly one option but with a few pro tips you can get great results and make a great saving. Always make sure you wash out...
Why is Basic Vehicle Maintenance important?
Basic vehicle maintenance, or a car tune up, is a simple task, but why is it important? Basic vehicle maintenance can go a long ways towards holding off a more serious mechanical issue and extend the lifespan of the car. If you take neglecting oil levels as an example...
Perform Your Own Car Tune up
A regular vehicle maintenance, also referred to as a car tune up, is a basic maintenance of a vehicle which checks a lot of the basic aspects of a car’s condition. A lot of the tasks are very easy to do, and are well within the abilities of any...