Covid 19 has certainly changed the way we do a lot of things, and it’s going to change the way you buy your next car. Whether you choose new or second hand, from a dealership or online or from Bob in the next village, there are some things you should consider when viewing the car […]
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Our Top Tips on clearing your car when you wake up to find it’s covered in the white stuff! So some parts of the UK woke up to a blanket of snow today and there could be more to come. In light of this, we thought we’d pop together our top tips for clearing off
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We’re still in winter, officially, and that means it’s going to be cold. And batteries do not like the cold. It makes them inefficient and less effective at holding their charge. So what can you do to make sure your battery doesn’t let you down when you most need it? Check out our top tips
Do you know what your car goes through for it’s MOT? Well you should, because it could help you out. Chatting to a customer recently, we learned that they had a bulge in their tyre which has been there for a while. In fact, it’s been through a previous MOT and passed. When they put
Oh December, here you are. I’m ready for my tree! Not everyone gets a real tree but for those of you who do, or who are getting one for the first time, here are our tops tips on getting the beauty home. We’ve also teamed up with Lynda from Girl Friday Solutions to give you
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It’s time for a Winter Overhaul for your car. Here’s our Top Eight Tips for getting your car winter ready Now that the Halloween fun is over, the clocks have changed and there’s a definite nip in the air, it’s time to give your pride and joy (or work car, whichever!) a good winter overhaul.
With all of the rain around lately and probably more to come, causing lots of horrible flooding, we thought we’d take a look at how best to deal with it when it comes to your vehicle. We’ve taken a few elements and looked into them a little closer. 🚗 Polluted Water A majority of flood
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Here comes September and just like that the school run starts again (if you’re not lucky enough to throw your little darlings on a bus whilst in your pyjamas and head back into the house to wake up properly), along with the constant repetition of ‘get your shoes on’, ‘eat your breakfast’ and ‘get in
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We’ve all been there – facing a looooong trip in the car with littl’uns who will utter ‘are we there yet’ over and over followed by ‘I’m bored’ and ‘I need a wee’. Well, we can’t stop them saying it, and we can’t stop nature calls, but we CAN help with entertainment. Here are some
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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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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
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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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