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What Is a Car Air Conditioning Service? (And When Do I Need to Book One?)

By Eve McPherson - March 22nd, 2023 - 2 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

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When your car’s air conditioning system is working properly, you can enjoy a comfortable, safe driving experience. On the other hand, a fault with your car’s air conditioning system could lead to increased fuel consumption, or even ...

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How to Make Petrol Last Longer - Without Spending a Penny

By Eve McPherson - March 21st, 2023 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

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As the cost of living crisis continues, we are all looking for ways to make a tank of fuel last as long as possible. With petrol prices on the rise in the UK, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to saving money on petrol - premiu...

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What Is a Speed Awareness Course? (And What to Expect From One)

By Drew Hickman - March 13th, 2023 - 29 Comments - Lifestyle

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Did you know that the minimum penalty for speeding in the UK is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points on your licence? If you are found to have driven above the speed limit, then you could also be asked to participate in a speed awareness cours...

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Two Thirds of Drivers Look to Cut Vehicle Usage Due to Cost of Living Crisis

By Drew Hickman - March 6th, 2023 - 0 Comments - News

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Two thirds (64%)1 of UK motorists are reducing their vehicle usage to cut fuel bills, according to our latest research. Our study on the impact of the cost of living crisis explored how drivers are cutting expenditures as millions feel the finan...

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EV Servicing Costs A Third Less Than ICE Servicing On Average

By Drew Hickman - February 22nd, 2023 - 0 Comments - News

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According to our latest bookings data, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are significantly cheaper to service than petrol, hybrid or diesel models.1 Our data shows that an EV service costs on average £103 – around a third less expensive than d...

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10 Things a Learner Driver in the UK Needs to Know

By Drew Hickman - February 17th, 2023 - 6 Comments - Lifestyle

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Are you learning to drive? There here may be a lot you don’t know about the process. Everything from the cost to the mechanics of a driving lesson may currently be a mystery to you. It is worth familiarising yourself with all that learnin...

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How Much Does Car Wheel Alignment Cost?

By Drew Hickman - February 13th, 2023 - 6 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

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Wheel alignment is an important job. Every driver will require a wheel alignment at some point, and it is incredibly important that once you recognise the signs of needing one, you get yourself booked in at a local garage to have the issue resol...

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What Does a Full Service Include? (And Why You Need to Book One Right Now)

By Drew Hickman - February 8th, 2023 - 14 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

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We all know that booking a car service is a great way to take care of your vehicle. As part of the regular maintenance of your car, it can be helpful to know exactly which checks are included in a full service. The process of contacting garages...

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10 Classic Cars Becoming Tax & MOT Exempt This Year (2023)

By Drew Hickman - January 23rd, 2023 - 0 Comments - News

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From Austin to Volvo, we reveal our top 10 classics that will become tax and MOT exempt in 2023. Our list includes renowned 80s icons, such as the BMW 3 Series E30, Ford Sierra and Porsche 944, as well as some super rare models such as the Renau...

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How Much Does a Gearbox Repair Cost? (UK)

By Lucy Nother - January 19th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Money Saving Tips

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Your gearbox is an essential part of your car, and without it, you would not be able to drive or appropriately change speeds. If you are concerned that you may need a gearbox repair, you’ll want to know how much it’s going to cost yo...

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