It sounds bizarre, doesn’t it? The winter months are cold enough; our cars don’t need cooling down any more. Well, you’re right but if you wait until the New Year to fire it up again, you’ll be left disappointed. So why on earth is using your air conditioning in winter a good idea? Well, let […]
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How to save money on driving this summer
The summer time calls for a road trip, late nights and time with the family. But it all comes at a cost. Here are our top 10 ways you can cut the cost of driving this summer. 1. Conduct regular maintenance checks We get it, regular vehicle checks may seem a drag, and there’s never […]
How To Keep A Parked Car Cool
It’s that time of year again If you didn’t already know, summer officially kicks off on June 21st. But the recent temperatures and glorious sunshine have persuaded us that its already here. So, here is some sound advice on how to cool down your car when its parked. Especially if you have a black one […]
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 […]
Which gives the best fuel economy: using air-conditioning or opening windows?
Fuel economy is a serious business for many drivers. Many will experiment with different driving techniques to see if they can save money by increasing their miles per gallon. And one of those tactics is to turn off the air-conditioning (A/C) and open the windows instead. But does it work? We look at findings from […]