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. […]
Summer car checks: get your motor ready for its holidays
If you don’t want to be left stranded on the hardshoulder while everyone else speeds by on holiday this summer, you should carry out some simple car checks. Like all of us, our cars need a bit of love and attention every now and again. Some of this can be performed at home; some needs to […]
Driving in France: what you need and the laws of the road
With the summer holidays just around the corner, the thoughts millions of Britons are turning to swimming pools, sun loungers, a cheeky tarte aux pommes and a chilled glass of rosé. But before the holiday comes the preparation. And with so many choosing to drive rather than fly, it pays to brush up on France’s […]