Tag: motoring

Checking the History When Buying a Used Car

Posted on By Nigel

There are many moments in life when you need to change your car. One of the biggest reasons for changing a car is when you decide to have a family. Unfortunately, that trendy, sporty motor is no longer fit for purpose, and you now find that you’ll need a more practical car so that you can fit a child car seat in easily. Of course, in addition to this you’ll also want a good boot size for everything you need to take everywhere you go with a young family. So, when you start your journey of looking for a used… [Read More]

The Top Distractions For UK Drivers

Posted on By Nigel

Most accidents on the roads today are caused by drivers being distracted for just a split second. You take your eye off the road for just a moment and then it happens. You have a collision. So when I was recently approached by Lease Car and their campaign #UKDrivingDistractions I was instantly curious as to what the biggest distractions are when driving, and more importantly how many of them I am guilty of. Lease Car have produced an infographic which surveyed 1,000 people to find out what distracted them while they were driving. What made me a bit sad was… [Read More]

New Years Resolutions For Your Car

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As the new year begins all of us decide, what our new year resolutions are going to be. It could be to lose a few extra pounds of weight or get ourselves fitter and healthy. Bearing all of that in mind how many of us consider having a few new year resolutions for a very trusted friend that sits on our drive night and day, and let’s be honest is largely ignored because we jump in our car and just expect it to start and nothing goes wrong. Unfortunately that is not always the case our friend, the car needs… [Read More]

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]