Considering how important personal safety is to most of us, it’s hardly a shock that all car makers claim their particular models are super safe. The likelihood is, car firms are telling the truth. But car safety still differs from model to model. It also depends on how well cars are looked after. Here’s how […]
Air-con hacks – the alternatives to having your car air-conditioning serviced
Car air-conditioning needs regular servicing to perform at its best. But why do you need air-conditioning in the first place? If yours isn’t working, you can always perform one of these handy air-con hacks in an effort to stay cool in-car. Air-con hacks: the wet rag trick Soak a couple of old flannels or some […]
Aquaplaning: what it is and how you can avoid it
Aquaplaning can be a terrifying and unnerving experience for even the most seasoned driver. One moment you have full control; the next, it’s as if a massive hand is pulling the car, possibly in a direction that you don’t want to go in. The safest thing is to avoid aquaplaning altogether, but if you can’t […]
Air-conditioning service for a car: what happens, how long should it take and what does it cost?
Air-conditioning and dogs may not appear to have much in common. But just as man’s best friend is for life, not just Christmas, a car’s air-conditioning system is for use all year and not only in the summer months. It is a wear-and-tear part, so in the same way an engine needs fresh oil, or […]
True fuel economy: how to check the real mpg figure of a car
Imagine buying a new home. You’ve slogged away at work for years, scrimped and saved, given up holidays, ditched meals out and takeaways, and even your shoes are starting to wear through. Finally, the keys to the house of your dreams are in your hand. But there’s a problem. One of the bedrooms is missing. […]
Air conditioning trouble shooter: find the problem with your car’s AC
Summer’s coming, the sky will be blue (hopefully), the sun should be shining (if we’re lucky) and the inside of your car will probably be heating up. Time to switch on the air-conditioning. But what if rather than an ice-cool breeze blowing through the vents, the air is as warm as it is outside? Read […]