Many of us are prone to misconceptions when it comes to driving. There are certain things that we simply hold to be true but are in fact total myths. In today’s blog, we’re going to be exploring some of these common misconceptions, and the reality that should rightfully take their place. / #1: If you’re […]
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Changing the oil: it’s a step up from checking your own oil and being able to see when it’s in a good or bad condition, right? Performing an oil change on any car is considered a pretty basic car mechanic procedure. In reality, it is fairly straight-forward compared to many of the other things that […]
When you bought your car, did the information about the vehicle include lots of mentioned of the acronym ADAS? This stands for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and it refers to all the technological wizardry that helps to protect you while you’re out on the road. The funny thing is, however, that a lot of people […]
A direct-shift gearbox, also known as a DSG, is not exactly a new technology but it is still much talked about and debated by auto enthusiasts everywhere. The first mass-produced DSG gearboxes were manufactured and implemented by Volkswagen, and in today’s blog, we’re going to tell you all you need to know about this amazing […]
You might look at the cost of mobile professional car valeting and think that this service is quite beyond your budget. In some instances, this is true, but there are some other things to consider beyond just the service price. In today’s blog, we’re thinking about professional car valeting services that you can get in […]
Across the United Kingdom right now are many people sitting at home and wondering about making the switch from a petrol or diesel car to an electric one. We’ve all heard that the government plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, followed by hybrids in 2035. Furthermore, the UK […]
In the more than 100 years of automotive history that are already behind us, all-electric cars count as relatively new. They are certainly a new feature on the automotive mainstream. Their novelty has given rise over the years to a number of pervasive myths that some think have contributed to the relatively slow uptake of […]
If you read this headline and immediately panicked because you’ve suddenly thought that there are lights on your dashboard that you don’t understand, don’t worry. You are not alone. Many drivers couldn’t confidently give the correct designations for all the lights on the dash, that’s the main reason we’re writing today’s blog, to help light […]
The infamous MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is the annual check-up that all cars of 3 years or older have to go through in the UK to be deemed roadworthy. Without a valid MOT, your car is considered to be unsuitable to be driven on public roads within the UK. So, unless you have a […]
Automatic cars used to be a lot less common in the UK, but over the years they have increased in popularity, which means more people than ever managing an automatic gearbox instead of a manual one. The tricky part is that we often all of us learn to drive in manual transmission cars, but perhaps […]