Tag: motoring

Smart Ways Families Can Save Money When Owning A Car

Posted on By Nigel

Most families rely on having a car these days. After all, they are pretty handy to ferry the kids around, get to school each morning, and even for fun family road trips. Of course, the downside of owning and running a car is that it can really eat into your monthly budget. Something that means you don’t always have as much as you would like for other things in life. You’ll be delighted to find out that there are ways that you can save and still own and run a car as well, though. Read on to find out what… [Read More]

Take The Stress Out Of Selling Your Car With These 3 Tips

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There comes a time in everyone’s life when you need to sell your old family car. It can be equal parts emotional and stressful! If you don’t know how to sell a car, then it will likely be one of the worst experiences of your life. I don’t want that to happen to you, so here are a few tips to make it less stressful: Credit List your car online The most stressful thing about selling your car is that it can take ages for anyone to notice it. You’ve got the ‘for sale’ sign on the windows, you part… [Read More]

5 Steps On Finding The Right Car For You and Your Family

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The right car for you could be totally different from what your family might choose, so striking a balance is essential to make sure everyone is happy. To get it right, you have to consider a number of elements before you hand over the cash. There are practical considerations to make, which will make other areas seem less significant. So help you get started, check out these steps to take on finding the right car for both you and your family. Source Assess your family needs One of the first questions to ask is ‘what you expect to get out… [Read More]

Teen Years: Driving Fears

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You have been vigorously saving for college as your teenager continues to grow older and older.  You take them to get their permit, they take driving classes, and all of a sudden, they are able to get behind the wheel by themselves.  How did that happen so quickly? You begin to wonder, “How can I afford this and where am I going to find the right car for them?” Image Courtesy Of Courtney Corlew Fear not, there are ideas available for you to prepare for this life-changing moment in your teenager’s life.   Prepare them to Buy Their Car This… [Read More]

Are You Really Getting The Best Deal On The Family Car?

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The family needs a car and, as the dad of the bunch, you’re probably going to be the one responsible for making the choice. It’s a choice that comes with a lot of responsibility, too. A bad deal can take a much bigger bite of your budget than you might anticipate, so here’s how to be real savvy about it and ensure you get your money’s worth. Picture sourced by Jagmeet Singh Will the old motor offer any help? While you can’t expect a fortune off your old car, that doesn’t mean that it’s useless. Even a couple hundred quid… [Read More]

For Safe Driving It’s Important To Care For Your Tyres

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Easily one of the most important parts of any car is its tyres. After all those four black, round, rubber tyres are the only thing between you and the road. Tyres keep you safe when you are on any journey and most importantly if you have a family and children they are keeping them safe as well. This is why we need to make sure that we keep our tyres in absolutely tip-top condition by making sure we care for them properly. Of course we are always looking for a good offer when it comes to buying tyres and if… [Read More]

Is Your Kid Crazy About Cars? Five Ways to Keep Them Busy!

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As parents, encouraging our children’s passions and interests is part of our job. It doesn’t have to be academic, anything they take a liking to can inspire them to learn and find out more about the topic, build skills and even meet new people- and if you’ve got a kid that’s crazy about cars there’s plenty of directions you can go in with boosting their understanding of the subject. Here are a few ideas for going about it! Go to a car event There are tons of car events held up and down the country throughout the spring and summertime…. [Read More]

How To Choose The Perfect Family Car

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Priorities for your car change when you have a family. Image via Pexels. Perhaps you wanted to bomb around in a Jeep. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of a sleek sports model like an Audi TT. Whatever your motoring dreams, one things for sure – your idea of the perfect car changes a lot with fatherhood. Suddenly fitting three kids and a dog in requires a very different spec. There is a lot to consider, but buying your perfect family car doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. Don’t Rush Your Decision Car dealerships can be very pressured environments, but whatever… [Read More]