How many motorists does this affect? According to the DVSA, 28% of vehicles are late for their MOT – that’s over a quarter of all cars! Two-thirds of these are a week or more overdue. We understand that it’s an easy thing to forget, but it’s a vital part of owning a vehicle, and it […]
6 Star Wars Themed Cars That Wouldn’t Pass Their MOT
Happy Star Wars Day! We’ve put together a collection of Star Wars modified cars that may look awesome, but would definitely fail their MOT… This Storm Trooper car may seem cool, but it would in fact fail it’s MOT due to the driver’s view of the road being obstructed by the Storm Troopers […]
Police cars? Seriously?
Car manufacturers love selling their cars to the Police just for the great PR alone. The Police test all cars rigorously and then buy them in bulk. So, whatever type they decide to run with must be a winner. Serving as colourful, mobile billboards, the cars the Police select almost scream out: reliability, performance and […]
Pavement Parking – is it illegal?
Pavement parking is a controversial topic, one with many different opinions. The general question is however, ‘is it illegal?’. We’ve conducted some research to discover whether you can in fact park on the pavement. Is it already illegal to park on the pavement? Across the UK, drivers who park on the pavement are loathed. But […]
Are the prices young drivers pay for car insurance justified?
For young drivers, the cost of insurance is excruciatingly high, with the average cost being around £2,100 a year. When compared to around £500 for the average policy in the UK this is a four-fold increase. With the prices not expected to fall anytime soon you may be thinking, is this justified? But why? Only […]
How to inspect your car’s suspension
A car’s suspension is there to maximise friction between the road and the tyres. This allows good steering ability, excellent safety and ensures that you and your passengers are comfortable. Signs of a worn suspension You can usually tell when there is a problem with your suspension by the way it drives. Pay attention to […]