Young driver insurance. What’s the best?
If there was a simple answer to the young driver insurance question, it would make everyone’s life a lot easier. Sadly that isn’t the case. However, there are some things…
I’m confused by the car safety features my dealer is talking about
You’re right to be puzzled. The world of car safety features appears to be one comprised of acronyms such as ABS, EBA and AEB to name but a few. But…
If I put petrol in a diesel car, do I need to have a new engine?
In the UK estimates suggest about 15 people every hour pump the wrong fuel into their car. In most cases they will put petrol in a diesel car. If they’re…
What are the main checks when buying used cars?
Buying used cars can be a bit like stepping into a minefield. But with some guidance you can get through it and come out the other side with a motor…
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.…
What’s the best way to spruce up my car?
We’ve all heard of improving rather than moving homes. And with cars you can do the automotive equivalent. It’s generally much less hassle to spruce up the motor you own…
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…
I haven’t driven much over Xmas. What car checks should I do before going back to work?
There’s only one thing cars hate more than not being used. And that’s not being used in cold damp weather. Going back to work is bad enough after the Christmas…
Is it worth warming up a car engine before driving?
Drivers of a certain age will doubtless remember their fathers heading out before trips to ‘warm the car up’. Cars have come a long way in the last 20 years,…
Should I buy winter tyres for my car?
Some drivers may view winter tyres as an unnecessary expense. But those that have tried them will testify to the sure-footed feel they give cars on roads that are cold…