Author: Chris

When your child first passes their driving test, they will no doubt be eager to own their own car. It may be that, as parents, you are in a financial position that enables you to buy the first car for them but usually this will have to be a...

Smart motorways have been about for a number of years now and in the last five years there has been 38 deaths which surely says there is a need to rethink them. A section of the M25 that has been turned in to a smart motorway has seen a...

Breakdowns are not only an inconvenience but sometimes they can also be very dangerous, If you break down on the motor way for example then you are at high risk of being involved in a another accident. This is why it is very important to try and find ways...

Breakdown cover is something that many drivers skim on and either neglect to get it at all or find the cheapest quote and go with that, but in doing this you are playing a dangerous game which could end up costly. Unlike car insurance, break down cover is not...

If you have a vehicle and have not been given the service schedule book then you may have no idea what if any services have been done on it. Most cars are usually kept up to date with the services for at least the first three years after which...

Intermittent faults on a car can be very frustrating. Often you may notice that something is not quite right but then when you take the car to the garage, they cannot replicate the fault. This can result in costly investigation costs and may mean you have to go without...

When hiring a car you want to make sure that you get the most fuel for your money as you would if you were driving your own car at home. Many hire cars come with a certain amount of fuel in them and when you return them, you usually...

Brake pads are a common component that needs replacing usually every couple of years, maybe more depending on how much you use your vehicle. The cost of replacing brake pads can vary drastically from car to car and they always need to be replaced in pairs as if you...

As a car owner it is your responsibility to ensure that your car is maintained and road legal. There are many things that can go wrong with a car from time to time and one of the more costly jobs is often involving the cam belt. A cam belt...

The law is hotting up on drives who use mobile devices whilst driving. It is against the law to drive a car whilst using a mobile phone, unless it is using a hands free device. There is still quite a valid argument though that using a hands free device...