6 Movie Filming Locations You Have to Drive to

By Eve McPherson - October 7th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

Do you fall asleep before the opening credits have even started? Or is your room covered in film posters and merchandise? Whether you are a casual viewer or glued to the screen every time, a trip to a famous movie filming location is always a tr...

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10 Spooky Vehicles You Wouldn’t Want to Own

By Drew Hickman - September 29th, 2022 - 7 Comments - Lifestyle

The belief in the paranormal is not a new one – people have believed in ghosts and ghouls for hundreds of years. Around Halloween, you might be looking for some scary car stories to tell – so we have rounded up 10 of history’s ...

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What is an Alternator?

By Drew Hickman - September 28th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

The article title over a car alternator, in a blue overlay.

Without a functioning alternator, you will likely notice that your car's headlights, radio, and other electronic components struggle to work. Though your battery is responsible for restarting your vehicle once it is turned off, the alternator ha...

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Famous Cars in Movies & TV Shows (2000 - 2019)

By Drew Hickman - September 22nd, 2022 - 2 Comments - Lifestyle

There have been some pretty famous cars in past movies and TV shows but what about some more recent ones? As another decade draws to a close, we've compiled a list of the most famous cars from the 21st Century so far. How many of these do you re...

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MOT Exemption

By Lucy Thomas - September 22nd, 2022 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

For most vehicles, an MOT is a yearly occurrence to ensure our cars are safe and road legal. Certain vehicles are MOT exempt, meaning they do not need to be MOT tested. Read on and find out which vehicles are MOT exempt, the grounds for MOT exe...

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Tyre Size: Explained

By Drew Hickman - September 21st, 2022 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

Whether you drive a car or a van, you don’t want to be driving along on tyres that are not built to carry the weight of your vehicle. You could do some serious damage to your vehicle by driving on tyres that are the wrong size, and this in...

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How to Appeal a Parking Ticket

By Drew Hickman - September 16th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

When most drivers catch sight of a yellow-coloured, small plastic bag stuck to their car’s windscreen, their heart sinks: it’s a parking ticket. But instead of taking the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) on the chin and coughing up to set...

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11 Of The Best Crazy Cars Released in 2020 (and 2021)

By Drew Hickman - September 14th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

Every year, the car industry creates vehicles that turn heads and make minds boggle. Despite all the challenges of 2020, manufacturers have still managed to produce some of these creations. Which means that there's plenty for petrolheads to droo...

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Which UK City is the Cheapest for Car Insurance?

By Drew Hickman - September 14th, 2022 - 1 Comments - News

New research has found that Liverpool is the most expensive UK city* for car insurance, with Manchester and Birmingham close behind.** At the opposite end of the spectrum, Aberdeen was found to be the cheapest city for car insurance of the top 6...

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How Long Does a VW Warranty Last?

By Drew Hickman - September 14th, 2022 - 2 Comments - Uncategorized

If you're looking to buy a new or used Volkswagen car, you want the peace of mind a warranty brings. It covers the cost of unexpected bills and repair costs in the first few years of owning the car. So, how many years does a VW warranty last? By...

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