What does it mean when companies recall cars?
It basically means there’s something wrong with your motor. Car companies recall cars when a problem – frequently safety related – comes to light. Why do recalls happen? Cars have…
Category: Driving
We make using your car easy. Topics we explain include dealing with a breakdown, stopping car theft and choosing driving instructors
What should I do if I have a car crash?
There are some very definite dos and don’ts when you have a car crash. Usually our image of a crash is like that above, which thankfully is far more dramatic…
Do I need to get special dog car seats for my pets?
Back in the day you’d let your dog climb into the car, sit where it wanted and off you went. Now it’s not so straightforward. Dog car seats are one…
Is a windscreen mobile phone mount legal?
With more drivers than ever using their mobile phone as a sat nav and harsher penalties for drivers using hand-held devices, it makes sense to get a mobile phone mount.…
The weather’s getting colder. Should I carry a winter car kit?
Putting together a winter car kit is a very sensible thing to do. It need not cost the earth and could end up being a lifesaver. There are some basic…
What is a level 2 self driving car?
Self driving cars are on their way and there’s nothing we can do about it except embrace them. But when we say a car is self driving or autonomous, what…
If my car fails its MOT before the due date, can I still drive it?
The annual MOT test is a must-do for every driver. You don’t have to get your car serviced. But when your car reaches its third birthday you do need to…