If your car is in need of repairs or if you want to change a part on it or have it serviced then you may consider sourcing the part yourself. Many people are dubious about doing this as they know they have very little mechanical knowledge about how the car works and all fits together so assume they will not be able to locate the correct part. Many websites that offer car parts make it very easy for you to locate the correct one. Euro Car Parts for example, allows you to type in the registration number and it will show you a list of parts that will fit your car based on the... Read More
Head Gaskets problems
One of the most expensive problems that you can have with any vehicle is to find the head gasket has gone. Often you may not even have any warning but when it goes it can cause so much damage that the car will become un-driveable and will require a new engine to fix it. You can of course buy a reconditioned engine to fit in it but you will have to make sure that you buy one with some sort of warranty as you could find yourself in the same position a few weeks or months down the line. The labour costs of fitting a new engine can be more than the cost of the engine itself... Read More
renting a car
There may come a time when you need to rent a car. It may be that yours is in for repairs or servicing, has been sold or simply that you need a bigger vehicle to transport luggage etc. Some people even hire a car for the experience of driving something newer than they currently own. When looking to hire a car, you need to very carefully read the terms and conditions as unfortunately some hiring companies do not point out the bad bits. You are likely to have to pay a deposit when hiring a car and the chances are there will also be a damage excess that will have to be paid... Read More
Getting rid of small scratches on your car
Over time a car can easily get small scratches from people passing by and accidently catching the car, a slight scrap in a car park or even simply from washing. Scratches can age a car quickly and can knock money off the value of it when you come to sell it. There are protection packs that you can put on the paintwork of the car to try and avoid the small scratches but if you do get them there are things you can do to remove them. Provided the scratches are not that deep, then a simple solution like T-Cut can be rubbed in to the paint and buffed out. For an all over better... Read More
Where to get my car serviced
A service is vital to a car in order to replace items that are subject to wear and tear such as filters. Keeping a car serviced will not only keep the engine running as it should but can actually save you money. When certain filters are replaced on the car, it can increase your fuel efficiency and this will save you money. Not only that, but if you fail to get your car serviced for some time you may cause damage to the engine meaning you need to spend money on repairs and it can devalue the car when you come to sell it. You can chose where to have your car serviced,... Read More