With a significant focus on the environment lately, more and more people are wondering how they can adopt greener, more environmentally friendly lives. However, you don’t have to give up your vehicle completely to lower your carbon footprint. There are ways you can reduce your car’s emissions for a cleaner, more economical and more environmentally […]
Category: Driving Tip
As autumn is well underway, we can expect a lot more rain and generally unfavourable weather conditions which can be hazardous when driving. While good visibility is essential all year round, the autumn months are when you may start to notice that the visibility in your car is reducing and that it may be time […]
From fuel to insurance, tax to maintenance, owning a car is not cheap. However, there are ways that you can make running a vehicle cheaper. The primary way to do this is through correct maintenance and following top tricks to make components of your vehicle last longer. So, to help you save money with your […]
Many Hollywood blockbusters have featured an event that we never want to happen in our lives. No, not being attacked by a monster (we don’t want this either) or ending up with our love interest and having a happy ever after but having a vehicle breakdown. According to the Highways Agency, there are over 85,000 […]
While we have been enjoying the final days of summer, it is time to turn our attention to the colder, darker months ahead and the weather conditions to match. While across Europe, motorists will be switching to winter tyres, in the UK, most drivers don’t bother. But, do winter tyres make sense in the UK […]
As the weather grows colder, you may find that you are needing to spend more of your time in the mornings demisting your vehicle. When you’re already late for work or trying to avoid the traffic, you need to begin your journey as quick as possible. So, to help you speed up the routine in […]
No driver wants to see a dreaded warning light pop up on the dashboard and understanding exactly what your vehicle is trying to tell you with these lights can be complicated. As well as there being various lights for different issues, these lights are also colour coded depending on the severity and type of warning. […]
Getting stranded because of a flat battery can be incredibly stressful no matter where you are when it happens. Of course, batteries to have a specific life span and you will need to replace your car’s battery at regular intervals. However, there are things you can do to make sure you get the most (and […]
With the recent downpours that have made us wonder when summer is going to arrive, it is playing havoc with the roads too. Floods and downpours have affected the whole transport network with train cancellations and parts of major motorways closed. Vehicle breakdown companies have been reporting a huge number breakdowns during this period of […]
No matter if you prefer manual or automatic gearboxes, seven-seater or two-seater cars, every vehicle you drive will have a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It is like having a fingerprint for your vehicle, as each car will have a different VIN code that can be used to identify it. What is a Vehicle Registration […]