Need an idea for a Valentine’s Day gift you can give to a car lover? Or maybe you simply want to show your car some love and tenderness for all the hard work it’s put in over winter. Whatever it is, we’ve got a selection of gifts for car lovers and cars to suit all […]
Changing the MOT test to fourth year will put more dangerous cars on the road, say experts

Car industry experts led by BookMyGarage are warning of an impending MOT danger. It follows revelations that the government has begun a consultation on proposed changes to the MOT vehicle test. Industry bosses are warning that adding a year’s exemption to the MOT test will put more dangerous cars on Britain’s roads, risking lives. The […]
Earn money from your car 2

If you commute to work by train, bike or foot, your car is sitting around doing nothing most of the time. Double that if you have a second car that is old, unique or sporty, or perhaps a combination of the three. So how can you earn money from your car? Find out in the […]
How drivers can recover their car’s service history

When it comes to maintaining your car, it’s vital to know what service it needs. You do this through its service history, in the service book and associated paperwork. That maintenance is based on the car maker’s recommended service schedule. Missing it will invalidate any warranty supplied with younger vehicles, or used cars sold with […]
Driving abroad? EU nations can access British drivers’ records to issue fines

As Christmas becomes a distant memory, plans turn to taking a break during Easter or the summer. British drivers are being warned that from May they can be tracked down and fined for driving offences in Europe. It means that those who accidentally break the speed limit, park incorrectly, enter a bus lane at the wrong […]
Watch out! There’s a thief about

Thankfully Britain is no longer the car crime capital of Europe. But although vehicle theft is 80 per cent lower than it was 20 years ago, official figures show that car crime is on the up again. Between 2015 and 2016 there was a 9 per cent increase in vehicle violations. However, two thirds of […]