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...
Finding a trusted mechanic
Finding a garage or mechanic that can work on your car can be easy as there are quite a few choices, but finding one that you can trust is often a different story. Some people choose to only ever take their car to a main dealer for repair or...
Using a mobile mechanic
If you need work doing on your car and it is not able to be driven to a garage or you cannot have the time off work to take it to one, then you may want to consider using a mobile mechanic. People often assume that a mobile mechanic...
Suspension coil springs
Repairs on vehicles regardless of if mechanical or body repairs can be costly. Garages usually put a good amount on top of the cost price of the parts and labour charges can vary from twenty five upwards of sixty pounds an hour, so what may seem like a small...
Slow puncture in your tyre
A puncture can happen at any time and can not only be inconvenient but can be costly and not to mention dangerous. Often it is caused by driving over debris in the road or even hitting a pot hole too hard and can happen to a brand new tyre....
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,...
Genuine vs. Generic
While a dealership will fit genuine or Original Equipment Manufacturer parts (OEM for short) an independent garage will probably use aftermarket car parts but is this something to be concerned about? Aftermarket parts will probably be cheaper but does this mean they are lower quality? While the old adage...
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...
Putting a number plate on retention
If you have a personalised number plate assigned to your car, then when it comes to the time you wish to sell the vehicle, you will have to apply to put the private plate on retention. Putting a private number plate on retention will allow you to keep hold...
Finding a trust worthy mechanic
When it comes to car repairs many of us worry about getting ripped off and over charged for work or quoted for work that doesn’t need doing. Finding a mechanic that you can trust is one way to put your mind at ease, although this can take some time....