Break down cover explained
If you have not got break down cover either through your insurance company, through your bank or direct through one of the break down companies, then you are taking a bit of a risk every time you drive your car. With breakdown cover costing as little as £5 –...
Advice when buying a used car
When it comes to the time to get a new car, you have a choice as to whether to buy new or used. New cars always come with a manufacturer’s warranty which is often three years but can be as much as seven years or 100,000 miles (currently Kia...
Give your car a better chance of passing first time
If your car is more than three years old, an annual MOT check is a legal requirement to ensure it’s roadworthy. On average many garages charge between £35 and £45 for an MOT test but legally garages and MOT test centres are allowed to charge a maximum of £54.85...
Choosing the right garage to take your car for an MOT
MOT time can be stressful, often you are not aware of all the work that may be required on your vehicle until it comes to the MOT and make be left with a huge bill in order to get the car road worthy and to pass the MOT. Although...
How to not get ripped off with vehicle repairs
When you need your vehicle repaired it can be quite a mine field, particularly if you don’t know much about cars. So how can you get your car fixed without being ripped off? Firstly always ask for personal recommendations for garages that people you know have used before or...
Car finance – always read the small print
If you are looking to get a new or second hand car then you may well be tempted with taking finance out to cover the cost or part of the cost of the vehicle. Finance can be a great way of spreading the cost of a car over a...
Worrying too much about your car
If you have recently had a new car or have noticed a new noise or some odd behaviour then you are likely to panic what it is and we often assume the worse. It is right to be concerned if you notice something different about the way your car...
Buying used cars
When it comes to buying a used car, you may have many concerns about how genuine the seller has been. No one wants to be stung with buying a car that is riddled with faults or to have it break down on you a few weeks later. When buying...
Switching insurance
If you are buying a new car then you most likely need to switch your insurance over on to it. If you are trading your current car in part exchange or if you are selling it after then you may need to have both cars insured for a period....
Mini service
Servicing can be an expensive part of owning a car. Many cars require a service every 12 months or 10,000 miles and then a major service every 30,000 miles or three years. Many new cars now come with long life service schedules meaning that they only need a service...