With the increase in people working from home, people are using their cars less. Disuse can create problems for your vehicle. With a few checks, you can reduce the risks. When a car is left standing particularly in cold weather the tyre pressure can drop and flat spots may appear. While many modern cars have fitted tyre pressure monitoring it’s always worth still... Read More
The Importance of Car Maintenance
Car maintenance should be very high on your to-do list, especially with the cost of fuel at record highs. It may seem like an extra expense upfront but getting your car serviced can save you money in the long run. Knowing about any faults or issues that may be affecting your fuel consumption can be rectified before you have burnt through tanks of unnecessary fuel. Getting... Read More
A Small Chip in Your Windscreen Can Be a Big Deal!
The importance of an undamaged windscreen is often underestimated. Windscreens are an integral part of the vehicle’s structural integrity, providing up to 30% of the vehicles structural strength. Additionally, passenger airbags rely on the windscreen for support if the airbag deploys. This is why a small chip or crack in the windscreen should always be taken seriously and... Read More
Need to Know About Servicing an Electric Car
As fully electric cars do not have a combustion engine, they require a different set of maintenance requirements and seemingly incur less maintenance expenses. The things that would most likely need maintenance on at some point are: • Tyres • Brakes • Lights • Wipers • Tracking • Suspension • Cabin air filter • High-efficiency particulate filter • Brake... Read More
Your Legal Obligations as a Car Owner
Owning a car is a big step. It’s essential that you are a responsible car owner and ensure that you fulfil all of your legal obligations. If you don’t, you could end up in a nasty situation whereby you are not covered by your insurance, and/ or somebody gets seriously hurt. Here are some of the main things you need to do: Hold a full driving license. You can drive with a... Read More