For young drivers, the cost of insurance is excruciatingly high, with the average cost being around £2,100 a year. When compared to around £500 for the average policy in the UK this is a four-fold increase. With the prices not expected to fall anytime soon you may be thinking, is this justified? But why? Only […]
How to inspect your car’s suspension
A car’s suspension is there to maximise friction between the road and the tyres. This allows good steering ability, excellent safety and ensures that you and your passengers are comfortable. Signs of a worn suspension You can usually tell when there is a problem with your suspension by the way it drives. Pay attention to […]
Driving habits that damage your car
We’re all guilty of bad driving habits one way or another. But do you know how much damage they may cause to your car? Here are our top 10 driving habits that are secretly damaging your car. How many habits are you guilty of? 1. Not having your car regularly serviced You could be putting […]
How will Brexit effect the automotive industry?
As we all know, 23rd June 2016 was the fateful day of the Brexit announcement. The day when the British decided to leave the European Union and start afresh. We want to help you understand how it could affect the motor industry, which generates £72 billion a year for UK coffers. So, we’ve written a […]
This Mother’s Day, will your mother comment on the state of your car?
Mine will. In fact, she’ll go further. It’ll start with a poke about my car’s age, follow with an exclamation about its external condition, accelerate with a slam about its internal cleanliness, descend with a left hook about my driving and end with an upper cut that questions my car’s safety, its “integrity.” Which I […]
Late Valentine’s dates in your car
So, Valentine’s day has just ended. Your partner isn’t happy with the amount of ‘effort’ you’ve put in, and you need a way to redeem yourself. Or, maybe you just forgot and are dreading the inevitable question of “where’s my Valentine’s day gift?”. Whatever the situation, don’t panic – we’ve put together some last-minute date […]