We know you don’t want to keep a load of stuff in your car. You want to keep your vehicle tidy and have space for all of that shopping (grocery or otherwise!). But there are some things you SHOULD always have in your car, and they don’t take up much space; in fact you can […]
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You’ve passed your test and now it’s time to start being a motorist. You were fine with the test, confident even. You didn’t mind the written part either, all over that with your preparation. BUT are you actually prepared to be a car owner? Do you know what it takes to own and maintain a
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Last time out we chatted about keeping your tyres in tip-top condition to keep you and other motorists nice and safe on the road, whatever the weather. There are so many elements that you can keep on top of yourself to keep your vehicle running smoothly, that will save you money at the garage and
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You know the importance of healthy and safe tyres on your vehicle so we’re going help you keep them in tip top condition, whether they’re on a car, van, caravan or motor bike! 🚗 Depth of Tread The 20p test is the quickest way to check your tread depth. According to Tyre Safe (who we
If you’ve decided to sell your car privately (rather than trade it in, use an online car buying service or take it to an auction, which are your other options) there are a few things you should be aware of before offering a test drive to a perfect stranger. Follow these five great tips and
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Ah it’s May. And that means TWO bank holidays in the UK (according to my sources, it means EIGHT in France. We may have to relocate…). Bank holidays mean traffic. And lots of it. They mean slow lanes, accidents and kids peeing on the side of the road. To be fair that last one happens
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The sun is out, Spring is upon us and stuff is growing. That means there’s pollen galore around us and if you’re a hay fever / allergy sufferer then you’ll be hitting the antihistamines and bulk buying super soft tissues. But have you considered how having a runny nose, streaming itching eyes and the sneezes
Atchoo! Hay fever and driving might not mix. Read More »
Nope, not the chocolate variety – we’ve been researching Easter Eggs of a different kind! New to the term? An Easter egg isn’t an actual egg, so forget thinking you’re going to get a nice chocolately treat in your new car or find one hiding in your glove box. You do have to look for
F1 is back and we’re excited! That’s it now, every other Sunday we’ll be glued to our screens watching the drama unfold between drivers and constructors, holding our breath as those fantastic cars come within a hairs breadth of each other and muttering under our breath when our favourites don’t cut the mustard. But what
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I have just read an astonishing sentence. Tech analysts are suggesting that in 20 years we won’t own cars any more. That might seem like a short timescale, to totally phase out the owning of cars and for electric driverless cars to take over, but consider that it took less than 13 years for the
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Love is in the air! Ah, as it’s all about Valentine’s Day this month and as people everywhere start to freak about getting cards/gifts/any kind of love recognition, we have decided to lighten the mood a bit and give you something to smile about whether you’re single/in a relationship/it’s complicated. So sit back, grab a
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Ah January, we’re glad you’re over at last. We’ve been paid after what feels like MONTHS, the nights are slowly getting lighter and there’s actually been some lovely sunny blue days. Well, there have up here! No snow, but those bright blue days have brought with them minus figures at night that lead to super
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We all know that when Big Ben struck twelve on 1 January 2019 a million New Year’s resolutions were made that will, pretty much, all have been broken by now (15 days in!). Here’s our thoughts on a New Year’s Car Resolution you could make and stick to through 2019 to keep yourself, your passengers
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How loyal are you to a car brand? As January approaches and the showrooms start the hard sell for the new 19 plate vehicles, we wondered how people view their purchase of a new car. Go for the same reliable brand they’ve always loved, hunt around for something similar in size but with better tech,
This time of year is especially busy for cars and other vehicles on the roads. Add to that the sometimes dodgy weather (fog, rain, snow, sleet and a low sun) and the high emotions and stress levels of Christmas and it could easily be a recipe for disaster. And the one thing you definitely don’t
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Do you LOVE Christmas? Do you have Christmas EVERYTHING? So you must decorate your car then. No? Why ever not?! We wondered just what it would take to Christmasify your car, and here’s what we found – some of it is quite quirky. I want one of everything. 🚗 🚗
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