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How to find a reliable garage for car repairs

If your vehicle breaks down it is usually at the most inconvenient time, possibly on the way to work or the day before you are due to go on holiday. Most people rely on their vehicle so need to get it fixed as soon as possible but finding a reliable and trustworthy garage to carry […]

What to expect at a car MOT

Once a year you will have to take your car to a registered test centre to have a MOT carried out. This is a very daunting time as you usually have no idea what work will be required to pass the car. Usually a MOT costs about £40-50 pounds but this is only if it […]

Checking your tyre depths

Checking your own tyre depths is a really important part of maintaining a car and could save your life and others. Often a car’s tyres are only checked when it comes to a MOT, but a lot can happen in 12 months and if they were close to the limit last MOT the chances are […]

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How your tyres could save your life

It sounds rather dramatic but your car’s tyres could, in fact, save your life. Not enough people really consider just how important the correct tyres and care of those tyres are. Firstly there are the sensible points that having the correct tyres inflated to the correct level will optimise your fuel economy and driving experience […]

Finding a 7 seater car

If you have more than two children or if you often require a vehicle where you can carry more than four passengers then it may be time to invest in a 7 seater vehicle. If you do need a 7 seater car then you options are limited as to what you can have but all […]

Keeping an eye on a deflating tyre

At some point in your life, you have probably had to deal with a deflated tyre. It may be that your tyre goes down very slowly over time and that you have a slow puncture or it may be that you come out to the car one morning to find its flat on the road. […]

Buying a second hand car? Check the tyres

When buying a second-hand car there are many different things that you need to check out, and the tyres are something that can tell you quite a lot about the condition of the car and how well it has been looked after. Always check that the tyres are a matching set, ideally, all four should […]

Finding the best budget tyres

When it comes to buying tyres, many of us are driven by price. We would, of course, like to fit our vehicle with the best quality tyres that are going to offer optimum protection in the wet, great fuel economy whilst also being quiet on the roads, but to get this you often have to […]

Looking after your tyres

Running and maintaining a car can be expensive and tyres are something that many of us have had to fork out on over time. A good set of front tyres should last about 20,000 miles on a front wheel drive car and even longer on the back. You have some choices to make when it […]

Scrap yard finds

If your car or van is in need of some TLC then you may consider looking at local scrap yards to see if you can find any of the parts you need. If your vehicle needs some cosmetic work doing e.g., to remove a dent or scrape then it may be cheaper to replace the […]

What to consider when buying a van

If you are looking for a van then you may have different requirements to that of if you were buying a car. Many people buy vans for work purposes to carry tools and materials and the amount you carry or the weight will help you decide what sized van you need. If you only need […]