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Tips on a range of topics to help you take care of your car, from easy maintenance and preventing breakdown to getting rid of bad smells!
Whether your life is hectic or you just tend to be sloppy, this graphic can help you get on top of your car’s organisation and cleanliness.
Harsh weather at this time of year can make even the shortest journey difficult. Take steps to make your car as safe as possible.
Don’t be afraid to haggle. I have 7 buying a car tips that will help you to gain the upper hand when you go to purchase your next car.
There are a number of reasons why a car interior can smell bad. It could be that there is a mechanical problem with the car itself which is causing the smell. It could be cigarettes or even your messy children in the back that are causing the smell; but no matter where the smell is … Read more
When it comes to selling a car we all want the same thing – to sell it for the best price, and to sell it quickly. However, in today’s market you’re very likely to be up against hundreds if not thousands of advertised cars on the Internet that are all competitively priced.So how are you going to make yours stand out from the rest?
By following our essential guide to selling your car, you should stand every chance of getting a quick and easy sale!
If any of your lights fail, it may be difficult to spot. How many times have you noticed someone else on the road driving towards you and they have a light out?
Unfortunately this is a common occurrence and a lot of drivers are either too lazy to check their lights regularly, or just don’t check them at all!
Before we look at a few tips to help keep your car from breaking down, it’s important to realise that your car must be serviced as recommended by the manufacturer’s schedule. A regular service is the best way to keep your car in great shape, and will give your car a much lower chance of anything going wrong.
Apart from a regular service you can also carry out some routine checks of your own, which may not only prevent a breakdown, but could also get you out of a tight spot and put your car back on the road…
Knowing how to check the tyre tread on a car, and understanding how to spot a worn tyre, is an essential skill when it comes to buying, selling or owning a car. Although tyres are not the most expensive item to replace on a car, it still may be an added cost when purchasing a used vehicle if you don’t check.
More importantly, you need to know when a tyre is worn and may not be legal; not just in case the police pull you over, but for your own safety as well as your families or friends who may travel with you.
Buying or selling a used/second-hand car? Here is a comprehensive 137 point vehicle checklist to help you. Please note that some of the points do require some technical expertise so you may not be able to follow every single one yourself unless you have the experience! However, the huge majority of points on this vehicle checklist can be reviewed even for those without any technical know-how.
Taking care of your car is not just about cleaning it once a month, and there is much more to consider when owning and maintaining a car to ensure it stands the test of time.
You may also need to sell the car one day, and the only way to ensure you get a great price is to create a list of routines that are performed regularly – on the interior as well as the exterior!
Taking care of your car and keeping it well maintained is the secret to a long and trouble free motoring experience. Understanding how to keep a car well maintained and well looked after will not only keep the chances of mechanical failure to an absolute minimum, but keeping the car clean will also help you sell the car a few years down the line.
What is car clocking?When a car has been ‘clocked’ it means the mileage has been reset back to a much lower figure. For example, the car had a mileage of 101,235 and it was clocked back to 52,358. It has been estimated that clocking costs the consumer around £100 million a year.
The obvious benefit to reducing a car’s mileage is that it increases the value instantly – and we are not just talking hundreds of pounds, but literally thousands! If a car has its mileage reduced by half, the value of the car could double. So this alone makes it a very attractive venture for scammers and criminals.