Different people celebrate Halloween in different ways. For those who have children, dressing up and trick or treating. Some watch a scary film or visit a haunted house. But, have you ever considered taking a drive down a haunted road? Here are some results from a survey Express carried out. “38 percent of people surveyed […]
Fears MOT changes will increase unroadworthy cars
The annual MOT test is changing from next year. But many are concerned that these latest MOT changes won’t address the right problems in the right way. While millions of drivers currently forget to take their car in for the annual test, the government is only just trialling a very rudimentary reminder service. Even then, […]
Going up: the rising cost of running a car
Did you wince the last time you were handed the bill for having your car serviced? Maybe a replacement set of tyres seemed to cost the same as a weekend away for two? Does next year’s insurance premium make you want to visit a price comparison website to search for a better deal? If any […]
Are electric cars cheaper to service than petrol or diesels?
For years they were the butt of jokes amongst drivers. But as a new generation of electric cars charges into showrooms, and British drivers prepare for a ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars, from 2040, sales of electric cars have been given a jump-start. In early 2014, an average of just 500 […]
How to stay safe on the road
When we’re asked, the majority of us think we’re decent drivers. But there’s more to staying safe in our car than simply avoiding contact with other road users. These tips are aimed at helping all car owners reach their destination as safely as possible every time they hit the road. Ensure your car is fit […]
Is it worth paying more for premium or ‘super’ fuel?
In a world where fast food restaurants want diners to super-size, airlines would prefer you to book business class, and car dealers try to sting you for extras, it’s not surprising fuel companies offer an ‘upsell’ to drivers: premium fuel. Posh versions of unleaded and diesel fuel are available from most branded and supermarket […]