Future technology is going revolutionise the way we go motoring. You might think this is all the work of the car companies. While some of it is, much of it is down to the firms that quietly supply tech to the car makers, companies such as Continental. The German automotive giant provides technology or equipment […]
How to choose the best car tyres
What’s the most important safety feature on your car? The airbags? Or what about the clever electronic stability control system that prevents skidding? Or how about the seatbelt that pulls you back into the seat in the split second before an impact? Actually, it’s none of these innovations. The most significant equipment for saving lives are […]
Boxing clever: all you need to know about roof boxes
Holiday time is approaching and for many of us this means a roof box. After all, trying to squeeze everything ‑ sometimes including the kitchen sink ‑ into a usually adequate boot that appears to have shrunk overnight can be quite stressful. What’s the answer? Well you could buy a bigger car. Alternatively, you could […]
Sub-£20 diagnostic app could predict problems with your car and prevent costly breakdowns
Other than taking their car for its annual service, it’s highly likely most drivers only find themselves at a garage when something has gone wrong with their car. By then, the damage could be extensive and their car off the road. The bill that follows will have owners wishing there was some way they could prevent […]
How to choose a car seat for a baby, toddler or child
Choosing a car seat can be confusing. The law often changes, as it did with the recent revision over the use of backless booster seats. There seem to be as many different brands and models as there are cars on the road. And trying to determine the differences between categories or groups of seat, while checking […]
Car windows: all you need to know about tinting them
Tinted car windows have long been a relatively simple way for drivers to make their motor look more stylish. Apply some film to the glass, a quick blast with a hairdryer and off you go. It shades the interior of cars from the sun and sprinkles even the most ordinary motor with some limo stardust. […]