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 provisional license too but only when you are accompanied and are displaying ‘L’ plates. Your license will need renewing so make sure it is still in date. Have car insurance. You will need to have... Read More
The Importance of Having a Full Service History
Unlike an MOT, a service is not a legal requirement. However, in many ways, it can be just as important and is certainly very beneficial for your car. We have put together a list of some of the reasons why you should ensure your car always has its annual service: Your car will have a higher value with a full service history. You will need to get it serviced at a garage and then get a stamp in the log book. It’s not usually a requirement for you to get the car serviced with a specific person (e.g. a garage approved by the car brand) – the fact it has had a... Read More
Saving money on car insurance
If your car insurance is soon to be up for renewal then it is definitely worth while spending some time comparing prices to get the best deal. There are some great comparison sites out there which will allow you to compare the price for your car insurance from multiple retailers at the same time. If you are choosing to pay by monthly direct debit, always be sure to check the total price you will be paying after APR etc. as often its not always the first retailer that comes up that offers you the best price. It is also worth checking cashback sites such as Quidco or Top... Read More
Advertising your car
If you are looking to sell your car then you may be wondering where the best place to advertise it is. There are a number of ways in which you can advertise your car, and many of them are free. Historically cars used to be advertised in the window of the vehicle, in local shops or on notice boards or on specialist websites such as auto trader, but these days you have many more options available to you. Social networking sites such as Facebook often have local groups that have been set up specifically for car / van sales in your area. Advertising your car on here can be... Read More
Carrying out your own repairs
If you own a vehicle, you will probably be aware of how much car repairs can cost. Garages can charge upwards of £60 per hour labour fees and with the addition of the parts, any repair work can become very costly. You may consider doing some of the repair work yourself, especially if you have a bit of knowledge about cars and how they work. Carrying out repairs yourself will certainly save you a huge bundle but there is an element of risk involved and if you do not know what you are doing then I would strongly recommend getting a professional to do it. You may end up... Read More