50 Ways to Save Money | Part 4-7
50 Ways to Save Money | Part 4-7 Motoring costs rocketing? Here are some quick tips to save money. Some will amount to a good few pounds, others to just a few pennies, but they all add up. 4. Consider leasing rather than buying More than 90 per cent of new cars are bought on finance, […]
50 Ways to Save Money | Part 1-3
50 Ways to Save Money | Part 1-3 Motoring costs rocketing? Here are some quick tips to save money. Some will amount to a good few pounds, others to just a few pennies, but they all add up. 1. Fill up at the supermarket Fuel is easily the most expensive part of motoring – so why […]
The Driving Licence Renewal Scam
The Driving Licence Renewal Scam The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has warned elderly drivers always to use the official government website when applying for driving licence renewals. When drivers turn 70, they must renew their licence every three years. The DVLA says some sites charge up to £81 as a handling fee to renew […]
Pro’s and Con’s of Google Reviews | Love ‘em or hate ‘em | Part 1
Pro’s and Con’s of Google Reviews | Love ‘em or hate ‘em | Part 1 Recent history has seen the popularity and impact of online reviews increase significantly. Whether business owners like it or not, potential customers often use reviews of a service or product as a vital tool in their decision-making process. Whether people are looking […]
Oil Check
Oil Check the Engine Saver Did you know that most car experts reckon you should check your engine oil at least once a month? Cold weather can affect the flow of oil as it becomes thicker and more viscous at lower temperatures. This can ake it more difficult for the oil to flow through the engine […]
Petrolhead Life Experience
Life Experience for Petrolheads Check out our top 5 driving experiences in the UK | Ever imagined what it must be like to get behind the controls of an armoured tank? Or wouldn’t it be nice to be Lewis Hamilton for a day racing around Silverstone? Driving experience days are the perfect opportunity to experience the adrenaline rush […]
Winter Tips
“Although Government figures show that more people are killed or injured on our roads when the weather is slightly less severe, Winter is the season that requires drivers of all vehicles to take the most care. No matter whether it’s snowing or raining, drivers need to be prepared, so here is some guidance on how […]
Driving Hints | Reminder #1
Driving Hints | Reminder #1 Visit our partners. CitiRental.co.uk CitiRental.co Kar-Dok.co.uk Parking-Here.com This really works. You come out in the morning, and your mirrors are all frozen. It’s difficult and time-consuming to clear them and to make the car safe to drive. Try this. Simply tie a plastic bag over each mirror. They won’t freeze up overnight and, […]
Potholes
Potholes the hidden menace Potholes are a common menace in the UK, especially during the winter months and early spring. In the last three months of 2022, a huge 23% rise in pothole-related breakdowns has been reported across the UK. In case you encounter a pothole or have done in the past and suspect damage to your […]
What’s in store for 2023
What’s in store for 2023 Article by the RAC After a turbulent 2022 with record fuel prices at forecourts, many drivers will wonder whether things will improve in 2023. We look at what drivers can expect from a raft of Government policy changes across the country. Fuel duty (April) In the face of rising pump […]