Cars

Tips to Consider when Buying Budget Tyres

Posted on December 26, 2014 at 1:41 pm

Tyres can be a pain in the neck when it comes to replacing them. This is more so the case considering that no matter how you look at it will still hurt you. Once they are worn out, there are two ways that you can decide to go down. The first would be to leave them as they are and constantly risk your life and that of any other person that is an occupant in your car and if not that then you can decide to replace them and as you may already know, this does not come with a simple price tag. That is why either way you will have to feel the pinch. The good news is that with the latter option, you can reduce the severity that replacing the tyres would cost you by opting to buy budget tyres.

However while this might be a great way of making sure that you don’t drive around with worn out tyres, you also have to be very keen since budget tyres are used and hence quality is not guaranteed. That is why you have to keep an eye peeled out on what you are buying. Here are some of the things that you should be keen on when buying these kinds of tyres. (more…)

Posted in Cars

The Volkswagen Up

Posted on August 29, 2014 at 11:07 am

The Up is a compact city car by Volkswagen and while it’s not going to be winning any wards for its boxy design, it is rather spacious and very comfortable. You don’t feel cramped at all, and even the boot space is sufficient enough for a family food shop.

Inside, the car is incredibly stylish, and it’s almost reminiscent of a traditional Beatle, with bold colours that match the exterior paint job, and swanky switches and controls. The car is really smooth to drive and it’s perfect for nipping in and out of town and city centres.

Some have said that it looks a little bit similar to the Hyundai Getz but it does have some unique features, and it takes on a completely different look from the old Lupo. This is a car perfect for all kinds of individuals who want to get from A to B fast in a stylish comfortable motor.

Posted in Cars

So your Car won’t start – No need to Panic

Posted on February 24, 2014 at 11:05 am

It can be a bit of a shock when your cars been functioning as normal and you step out one morning to head to work to find that it will not start. First, make sure you do not strain the engine by continuously turning the key, because that will only drain the battery even more.

The cause of the problem could be anything, and it’s not always a big issue. Sometimes simple turning the key over to ignition and waiting for thirty seconds, and then starting with your foot on the throttle will do the job.

If not you can always jump start your car with wires and family member’s vehicle, and as you drive away your battery will begin to recharge itself. We know that it’s not always the battery but these simple steps can occasionally save the day, and it’s not always right to panic and give up straight away.

Posted in Cars

How a Car Service Helps an MOT

Posted on January 30, 2014 at 11:05 am

Many people will confuse a car service with an MOT but they are actually two completely different things. A car service is by choice and it is a similar service to an MOT; warning you off the any dangers or car parts that require attention and mending.

If you regularly service your car before an MOT, you’re basically finding out the problems early, you can then fix these problems and when you do come to place your car in an MOT, there is a much higher chance that you will pass, which can actually save you money.

We recommend using a car service to assist your MOT and if you do not currently put your car in for any services than it could be time to. This is especially important when the car is more than 5 years old because problems occur more regularly.

Posted in Car Servicing, Cars

How to Make Sure Car Insurance Doesn’t Hit You Hard

Posted on January 29, 2014 at 11:04 am

Car insurance can be one of the most expensive monthly payments an individual has to make especially if they are below the age of 25. Some young people will have car insurance costing more than £2000 a year, and this price can be quite problematic especially considering the likelihood that these individuals are at the beginning of their careers, and are perhaps not earning a great deal of money.

To make sure car insurance doesn’t break your bank there are a few steps that can take the weight out of that monthly punch. You could try adding a named driver onto your policy, perhaps a parent. This will give the insurance company the idea that your parent will be driving the car from time to time and because of this the price can actually come down a little.

Black boxes are also becoming important for young drivers. And a black box essentially refers to a piece of equipment that sits in your car and records your movements. You are then rewarded with safe driving which can actually lower your insurance premiums.

A final way of bringing that insurance price down is by adding a curfew. You may find that you only drive during the day and if you’re not keen on night time driving you can add a curfew whereby you’re not allowed to drive the vehicle and this will certainly help bring your premium down.

Posted in Cars

« Previous Page