Tag: motoring

Buy The Best Family Car For Your Clan With These Tips

Posted on By Nigel

Do you think that it’s time you replaced your car and got a new set of four wheels in your garage? Generally speaking, most people decide to replace their vehicle every ten years or so, but you may need to do so earlier if your current one has been playing up and regularly needs maintenance and work. That’s not the only reason why you might want to replace your car sooner – sometimes families like to trade in their current car for a newer model just so they can benefit from all the latest safety and security features. If you… [Read More]

5 Questions To Ask When Buying A Car To Accommodate A Wheelchair

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No matter whether someone in your family has always used a wheelchair or this is something you have had to adjust to recently, you will need a car that accommodates this so that the family can travel with ease. Pixabay Today, there are lots of wheelchair accessible vehicles for sale. In this post, we look at five key questions to help you find a car that fits your budget, lifestyle, and needs. Number one: Who will drive the vehicle? You are going to have a more limited selection of vehicles available to you if an adaptive driver is going to… [Read More]

What To Consider When Buying A Supercar

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If you are thinking of upgrading to a supercar, don’t be fooled into thinking that this is an identical process; as buying any old regular car. There are lots of different aspects to take into consideration when purchasing a supercar and when you are spending this kind of money, you want to make sure that you are completely happy with your purchase and that it is the right choice for you. Carry on reading to find out more about what you should consider when you are buying a supercar.    What Is Your Budget The first thing that you will need to consider when… [Read More]

Getting Your Car Ready For Those Winter Months

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Winter is nearly upon us and this gets me thinking that I need to sort out the cars and prepare them for those winter conditions. If I’m honest, I don’t particularly like driving, and like a lot of people I don’t relish driving when there is heavy rain, ice or snow on the ground. It’s very important that your car is in tip top condition to deal with whatever weather the winter months will bring. So I thought I would put together a checklist for your car to make sure you and your family are safe driving this winter. 1…. [Read More]

Why You Should Never Teach Your Kids to Drive

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More teenagers than ever are putting off learning to drive until they are older. In part, this is because they don’t need to drive as much as we did in previous generations. Public transport is readily available, and apps like Uber make getting about easier than ever. Many teenagers are also choosing to stay at home when they go to university, and they’d rather go out drinking than be the designated driver. But, the main reason that teens are reluctant to learn to drive is the cost. Driving lessons themselves are expensive. Then, passing your test is harder than ever,… [Read More]

On Yer Bike! Is A Motorcycle The Right Choice For You?

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There are plenty of fantasies that a lot of guys have. Whether it’s things like getting out and doing some extreme sports or being able to splash your cash on a fancy new sports car, we’ve all got those little fantasies that sit in the back of our minds. However, there’s one that’s more common than just about any other and that’s the dream that plenty of people, men and women alike, have of owning and being able to ride a motorcycle. After all, what could be more appealing than being able to get out on the open road at… [Read More]

Driving Abroad: How To Prepare Yourself

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Thinking of driving abroad? Here are some vital preparation tips for first time drivers planning on tackling the roads overseas. Image source Decide whether to hire a car or take your own Your first decision should be to decide whether you’re hiring a car or taking your own. If you’re travelling to Europe, you can easily take your car on a ferry or on the Eurostar – there are even companies such as Car Shipping Made Simple that can help you to transport your car further afield. There are certain costs that you’ll have to consider by doing this, but it… [Read More]

Burning Rubber Will Burn Your Next Car Purchase Too

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It’s time to buy a new car which means one thing: looking at specs. Dads want to know about everything from safety to top speeds and handling. The last feature they think about is the tyres. Rubber on the wheels is insignificant compared to the price of buying and running a new motor. Forget about it! Photo Except that you shouldn’t channel your inner Tony Soprano at all. Why? It’s because burning rubber is a surefire way to ruin your next purchase. It seems far-fetched and over-the-top, but below are the facts which back it up. Continue reading to find… [Read More]