If you’ve been looking into automatic cars, and especially older models, you might have come across the term kickdown. You may even have come across older model cars with a kickdown switch. So, here’s everything you need to know about kickdown and how it has changed in modern vehicles. / What Is Kickdown? Kickdown is […]
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In this time of uncertainty, there are many questions about what is safe to do, what we cannot do and what the recommendations are. With the end of lockdown insight, you might have some questions about driving. Here are some answers to some of the most common questions. Is driving on the roads going to […]
Classic car enthusiasts have been revamping and converting their beloved vehicles for many years. Conversion kits and crate motors are popular options for giving classic cars a new lease of life, and now they offer the ability to make these beautiful old vehicles electric. With such a rise in electric vehicles in recent years, being […]
Whether your car is your pride and joy or simply your way of getting from A to B, you will still want to protect it from damage. Storms cause thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles and no matter where you live; your car could be at risk of being damaged by severe weather. For […]
Cold and wet weather can affect several different components of your car. If you start to have trouble getting your car going when the temperature drops, then there are a few possible causes. Problem With The Battery This is the most likely culprit on a frosty morning. The cold can cause your battery to lose […]
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is still responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries each year. The accident rate is, in fact, still increasing each year. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself and others safe. What Is The Legal Drink-Driving Limit? It depends where in the UK you are. Scotland […]
Thatcham is an independent research centre that looks at vehicle security repair and safety standards. You could almost think of them as ‘Which’ for car alarms. They review alarm and immobilisation devices and then categorise them so that it is easy to know what standard of device you have fitted on your car. The idea […]
It is never a great experience when your car breaks down. But, in the dead of winter, it is even worse. As the weather gets cold, you should stay aware of warning signs that your car might be headed for a problem. Here are the top things to look out for, so that you don’t […]
No matter the type of car you own, if you are planning on storing it over winter now that the driving season is over, then there are a few things to keep in mind. Many owners of classic and luxury cars opt for hibernating their vehicles for the winter, but any vehicle that isn’t going […]
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 […]