Year: 2017

Your job title can affect the cost of your car insurance believe it or not MILTA Technology
Jul 04, 2017
Your job title can affect the cost of your car insurance believe it or not

Obviously, you should put a legitimate title down but choose carefully. For example, describing yourself as a chef could reveal a larger quote than if you had said you were kitchen staff.

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Don’t auto-renew your policy before making some price comparisons MILTA Technology
Jul 03, 2017
Don’t auto-renew your policy before making some price comparisons

If your insurance is coming up for renewal remember to shop around for a better price first. Even ask your current insurer to match or beat the cheapest quote. Otherwise, you could end up paying out a large chunk extra by auto-renewing.

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The average age of a car on a UK road is close to eight years old MILTA Technology
Jun 28, 2017
The average age of a car on a UK road is close to eight years old

Around a decade ago the average age of a car on a UK road was less than seven years old, but after the recession had hit, many preferred to hang on to their cars for longer.

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Instead of purchasing a new car, consider buying a one-year-old car to save yourself money MILTA Technology
Jun 27, 2017
Instead of purchasing a new car, consider buying a one-year-old car to save yourself money

The average new car retails for around £28,500. Once the car is one year old, with miles on the clock, it will cost closer to £20,000 to buy.

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Jun 21, 2017
How To Buy A Second-Hand Automatic Car And Not Get Stitched Up – Part Two

Buying a second-hand car is never easy, it takes a lot of trust and expert knowledge to make sure you’re getting a great deal, and you won’t be stitched up. This is even more important when it comes to buying a second-hand automatic car. If you’re in the market for a used automatic, here’s some […]

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Jun 08, 2017
How To Buy A Second-Hand Automatic Car And Not Get Stitched Up – Part One

If you’re considering purchasing a used car, then you inevitably have some reservations about reliability. With used cars, they have been driven before, and they’re generally older models, meaning the parts are older too. Further down the line, it could be costly having to have repairs done and parts replaced.   Repairs and part replacement […]

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Warming the car engine up is essential before driving MILTA Technology
Jun 05, 2017
Warming the car engine up is essential before driving

Leaving the car engine running idle for a short time to warm up is actually not really that beneficial. The quickest way to warm up the engine is by driving the car.

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Ralph Teetor, the inventor of cruise control, was blind! MILTA Technology
Jun 05, 2017
Ralph Teetor, the inventor of cruise control, was blind!

Ralph Teetor went blind as a child after an accident. It didn’t stop him creating the speed control device we now know as cruise control though.

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Ferrari produces just 14 cars a day! MILTA Technology
Jun 03, 2017
Ferrari produces just 14 cars a day!

Due to their attention to detail, Ferrari makes a maximum of 14 cars per day. Ford, in comparison, produce between 8,000 and 10,000 cars in a day.

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A puncture means I need a new tyre MILTA Technology
Jun 02, 2017
A puncture means I need a new tyre

As long as you haven’t caused damage to the sidewall or the damage isn’t over ¼ inch in diameter, your tyre is unlikely to need replacing.

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