New research has revealed that most motorists in the UK are being overcharged for MOT and servicing requirements. The report from MotorEasy suggested that four out of five drivers are overpaying because they are not benefiting from booking their Service and MOT requirements together. According to this research up to 85% of the checks […]
Winter Driving Tips – Stay Safe on the Roads This Winter
It’s that time of year again! The clocks have gone back and there is a chill in the air. Winter means dark nights and wet and icy weather. Driving in the winter may be more challenging than any other time of the year. The dark nights can bring many more dangers and hazards than usual. […]
Winter Car Emergency Kit – A Complete Checklist
Putting together a winter car emergency kit need not cost the earth and it could end up being a lifesaver in cold weather. There is some basic equipment every driver should carry in their car in case of emergency. But harsh winter weather can throw up a whole new list of challenges to catch out […]
Winter Car Checks – 8 Simple Steps to Get Your Car Ready for Winter
Winter 2018/2019 is expected to be the coldest in 10 years (according to the latest predictions from weather forecasters) and snow weather warnings are already in place across much of the UK. Here are some winter car checks that you can make to get your car ready for winter and reduce your chances of breaking […]
Can garages be female-friendly when less than 1% of car mechanics in the UK are women?
According to the Guardian, only 200 of the 500,000 car mechanics in the UK are women. So, to say that the car servicing industry is male-dominated would clearly be a huge understatement. The garage environment can be a terrifying domain for women to enter, even in our modern world where misogynistic and sexist behaviour is […]
How much does wheel alignment cost?
Depending on the type of vehicle, wheel alignment, which is also known as wheel tracking, costs between £25-50, but it might be included in the price of a service by some garages. Not all garages perform wheel alignments, but you can find one near you that does, including how much they charge, using our wheel […]