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British motors – as unreliable as the British weather?
If there’s one thing you can rely on in Britain, it’s the unreliable weather. Prepare for rain and the sun will be cracking the flags. Leave the house without a brolly and the downpours will be...
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What is ‘remapping’– and is it worthwhile?
Did you know that you can boost both the power and fuel economy of your car in about 30 minutes, simply by altering the settings on the engine control unit? It’s a process called ‘remapping’ – and it’s...
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Wind of change blows for car tyres
Motorists could soon bid bye-bye to blow outs and ta-ta to tyre changes as manufacturers develop the airless tyre. In this video we explain how to do the most common checks on your vehicles tyres,...
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Car warranties – Once in a lifetime?
Vauxhall has announced it will no longer be offering lifetime warranties on its vehicles – a move industry observers say could provoke a ‘domino effect’ and prompt other manufacturers to do away with...
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Ever blown a gasket?
If your car has ever blown a head gasket, you’ll be all too aware of that sinking feeling as you realise not only is your car now completely undriveable, it’ll also cost the best part of a family...
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Car suspension – are you on the road to ruin?
We’ve all cursed speed bumps and potholes as a nuisance and annoyance. But did you know they can inflict real damage on your car? Around a third of drivers need their car suspension repaired every...
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Tyred and emotional: beating the blow-out blues
Few things are more terrifying than a tyre blowing-out, especially if you’re driving at speed on the motorway. It’s every driver’s worst nightmare – you hear a sudden bang and your car loses balance,...
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Living for the city: the wonder of reliable cars
If you can’t face the bus, train or tube, or none of them go where you need to be when you commute, do the shopping or head out for the evening, what’s the ideal car for buzzing around the town? Well,...
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Who makes the most reliable cars?
Looking for a secondhand car that won’t break down and cost you the earth in repairs? Perhaps you should consider a Honda… The Japanese company has been revealed as the most reliable used car...
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How to pass your MoT
Worried about your car failing its MoT? Well, maybe you should be… Four in 10 cars fail their Ministry of Transport tests, according to car warranty specialist Warranty Direct. But increasing the...
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Are there votes in potholes?
Potholes are a big problem on Britain’s roads, as any motorist will tell you. So what are our politicians doing about it? Strictly speaking, potholes are the responsibility of the local authority...
View ArticleSimple car maintenance checks to make before a long journey
If you’re driving off on holiday this summer make sure you carry out these simple car maintenance checks before you set off… In this video we speak to Simon Stratford from the breakdown and recovery...
View ArticleCritics slam Budget changes to the MOT rules
Motorists planning on buying a new car or motorcycle soon may not have to worry about arranging an MOT for four years after making their purchase. Chancellor George Osborne announced in his summer...
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How to change an oil filter
Checking the level and condition of your car’s engine oil should be part of your regular maintenance routine – if you’re car runs out of oil, you can kiss your engine goodbye. And the same can be said...
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Do you know the rules on your car lights?
Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2015 The clocks have changed and the dark nights are starting to draw in, which means most of us will be driving to and from work in the dark for the next few months – so...
View ArticleHow to ready your car for winter
As the winter draws in, driving conditions are usually somewhere between tricky to treacherous, and the next few months are officially the worst to be on the road. In fact, data from the Department...
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How to report a pothole
Updated Thursday, November 19, 2015 Potholes are a huge problem for British motorists. Despite the government putting aside £12 billion to repair our ramshackle roads, there is still an estimated...
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How can I beat depreciation and get the best price for my car?
Unless they’re collectors’ items, all cars drop in price over time. A new car’s value effectively plummets by at least 20% – the amount of VAT paid – as soon as your drive it off the forecourt....
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