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...
Lowing your car insurance
Car insurance can be a massive annual cost for many motorists. Young drivers, especially males or anyone with convictions / endorsements on their licence can see their premiums well over a thousand pounds a year often making it a struggle to stay driving n the road. Did you realise...
Cars that maintain their value
It is a fact that most cars lose money year upon year from wear and tear on the paintwork, interior and engine or even because a newer model has come out making yours seem outdated. There are certain cars that do hold their money or some classics even increase...