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How to Scrap a Car in 6 Easy Steps (& 7 Other Things You Need to Know)

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 8Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Over 2 million UK drivers scrap their vehicles which have reached the end of their lives and simply cost too much to run anymore. But how do you scrap a car? The scrapping process can be confusing if you're new to it. By the end of this article,...

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How to Prevent a Damaged Alloy: 3 Simple Tips

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 0Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

A beautifully presented alloy wheel can finish off a car like a freshly polished brogue completes a suit or perfectly arranged window boxes give a house the edge over neighbouring properties. Unfortunately, it's very easy to pick up a damaged al...

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Is it Worth Paying More For Premium or 'Super' Fuel?

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 0Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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: p...

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Going Up: the Rising Cost Of Running A Car

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 0Comments - News

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 compar...

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What Are The Most Reliable Used Cars in the UK?

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 1Comments - Lifestyle

When you buy a second-hand car, you want to make sure it's reliable and lasts you for years to come. Some cars are so unreliable that they won’t just give drivers a scare on Halloween, they’ll keep playing nasty tricks on them throug...

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How to Drive Safely: Ten Simple Tips

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 5Comments - Lifestyle

Do you still drive like you were taught in your driving lessons? If not, you might not be as safe as you think. That's because we grow more complacent as drivers the more confident we become on the roads. As bad habits are a killer trap we can a...

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The Most Popular Cars of 2020

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 0Comments - Lifestyle

No one could have predicted the events of last year, and no one is sad to see the back of it. But how did the car industry fare in 2020? What cars remained popular, and what changed from 2019? We'll take a look at all of this and look ahead to w...

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Car Logo Quiz

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 0Comments - Car Quizzes

How many people really know their car logos? If you fancy yourself as a car spotter, this is the quiz for you! Can you guess these ten brands from nothing more than their car logo? Share your result on Social Media and challenge your friends to ...

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Small Cars Showdown: Skoda Citigo-e, Seat Mii Electric or Volkswagen e-Up!

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 2Comments - News

When all is said and done, these three small cars are very similar. They're all the same base model so it's a question of which manufacturer added the best personal touches and made the car their own. Based on these similarities your first quest...

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How Much Do You Know About a Car Service?

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 0Comments - Car Quizzes

A car service is one of the most important parts of car maintenance. But how much do you actually know about what goes on during one? Test your knowledge on all things to do with car servicing with our quick quiz. Don't forget to share your resu...

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