For many, it is difficult enough deciding whether to opt for a manual or automatic transmission. When motorists choose an automatic vehicle, there is a vast range of choice for different types of automatic gearboxes. To help you decide, we review the pros and cons of each to find the best automatic gearbox for your […]
Year: 2018
Now that spring is finally here; motorists can enjoy taking their car out in favourable conditions. What may surprise you is that summer is more dangerous on the roads than winter. During the summer months is when most of the fatal and serious accidents occur. While you may be careful in dark, snowy and icy […]
The prestigious World Car of The Year awards for 2018 were announced at the New York International Motor Show. It certainly seems like a good year for Volvo as the Volvo XC60 scooped the top prize to be named the World Car of the Year having been named the UK Car of the Year earlier […]
Buying a new car can be exciting, but it can be overwhelming too. By planning ahead and following our top tips, we hope to make buying a new car easy and stress-free. Budget Before you start window shopping, it is essential to know what you can afford so that you can focus your search. Analyse […]
When considering your next car, you may like the idea of choosing an electric vehicle. However, you may think a reliable electric car is far-fetched for your next car. After all, electric vehicles currently do not have a particularly great performance rating, need frequent recharging, and for many people, electric vehicles are out of budget, […]
Over 3.2 million people in the UK have driven uninsured after forgetting to renew their car insurance. In fact, 6% of the population forget to renew. Leading some motorists, on average, spending seven days driving without insurance. Driving without car insurance can lead to an on-the-spot fine of £200 and could lead to up the […]
As an owner of an automatic transmission, you probably know how expensive a transmission replacement can be. A transmission repair can also be a meticulous job which can leave you without your car for a prolonged period. As an automatic car owner, it is essential to look after your transmission, but you will often want […]
One of the main priorities for car manufacturers is to improve the safety of their vehicles. Despite the increase in safety, cars are still incredibly dangerous. In 2016, there were 1,792 fatalities from road accidents in the UK. 155,491 people were slightly injured, and 24,101 were seriously injured as a result of UK road accidents. […]
Taking place from the 8th to the 18th March 2018, the prestigious motor show celebrates its 88th birthday in 2018. For manufacturers, it is a chance to demonstrate and display concept cars so that they can gauge a reaction and decide to proceed with taking the concept car onto the production line. As with all […]
While the snow seems to have gone, there is still a significant amount of water on the roads and spring weather continues to bring lots of showers and drizzle. For drivers, flood water and standing water can be a severe problem. With the increased water on the road, there are many considerations for drivers to […]