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 […]
Seeing in the rain: How to check and replace windscreen wipers
Windscreen wipers are one of the simpler elements of a car and one of its most important safety features. But drivers rarely give them a moment’s thought. Even the most conscientious drivers only check their car’s engine oil level or the air pressure of its tyres every once in a while. As for windscreen wipers, getting […]
Snow simple: The best way to defrost or demist car windows
With the UK gripped by a cold spell, it’s a struggle emerging from the duvet, let alone standing out in the freezing cold figuring out the best way to defrost or demist your car. So stay indoors and keep warm, put the kettle on, and read these tips instead. They’re guaranteed to get the job […]