Keeping your engine cool
Over the last few weeks the temperature across England has been hotting up. We are beginning to see temperatures in to the high 20’s and whilst this may be nice for those that like to sit out in the sun or sun bathe, it can be a time when...
New car features – useful or just pointless?
So most new car models come with standard features and optional add ons, these come at a price so sometimes it’s worth looking into which ones are worth having and which are, well, pretty much useless! One example of a pointless feature is the logo projection that some cars...
Checking for oil leaks
An Oil leak can be minor or it can be a major issue but it needs to be found and dealt with promptly to avoid further damage to your vehicle. If your vehicle needs to be topped up with fresh oil more than usual or if you notice a...
Switching your car 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....
Getting your wheels aligned
Wheels alignment is very important but not everyone knows that or even knows that it is something you can have done. When your car is made in the factory the wheels are set up to be aligned exactly with each other meaning that it steers as it should and...
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...
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...