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Running a car as a young driver

A car is unquestionably one of the most expensive things that you will pay as a young adult. The following is a list of primary costs that are involved in running your own car, as well as some tips on...

Cycling in London

Sharing the road

Whilst Britain is a lovely place to live, sometimes the roads can be a little bit chaotic to drive on. Especially for those who live in cities with cycling initiatives being pushed, it can become a bit chaotic in the...

Punctured tyre

Can my punctured tyre be repaired?

What could be more frustrating than getting a puncture just a few days after you’ve purchased your tyre? It’s even more infuriating when it’s the busy time of the week and all your important business meetings are scheduled on the...

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Buying a Used Car

Dealers of second-hand cars have experienced a rough ride regarding their activity reports from the Office of Fair Trading. The watchdog discovered that one out of five people who purchased a used car from a car trader later on discovered...

Check engine light

What Exactly Does the ‘Check Engine’ Light Mean?

If you have been driving for a while now, you may have experienced blinking ‘check engine’ lights, and admit it…you have tried ignoring it! Since you really don’t know what is going on and the car that you are driving...

Overtaking on the motorway

How to Overtake Safely

When you cruise along single-lane roads in the United Kingdom, you will inevitably find yourself behind a much slower vehicle. Whether it is a heavy lorry having trouble going up a hill, a learner driver, a tractor moving at a...

Wheel lock key

Keep Your Wheel Lock Key Safe

When you have gone the extra mile and added custom alloy wheels to your car, you want to ensure that they are safe from theft. An affordable way of keeping them safe is using a locking wheel nut. A regular...

Mechanic performing MOT test

MOT test, basic rules and fees

As you know, going through an MOT test is a common part of being a vehicle owner. After a while, you just get used to dealing with these things – but for a new driver it can be a little...

Mr Clutch mechanic replacing car brake

Signs your brakes need to be checked

Brakes are not the most glamorous part of your car, but keeping them well-maintained is integral to the safe driving and operation of your vehicle. If you need to stop suddenly while going 60 miles an hour, you will need...

Mechanic servicing underneath of a car

Why should you service your car?

Driving a car is one of the most expensive things that you can do, but the reality is that for work or for getting around most of us need a car to actually get that done. Therefore, if you do...

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Getting a vehicle ready for its MOT

If your car or van is due to have an MOT within the next few weeks, it is well worth your while getting it ready for the test. In the UK, one in five cars fails the MOT first time...

Car tax stickers

Changes to the Car Tax system

Since 1921 car tax discs have been issued to UK drivers in the millions. We have displayed the small round paper disc in our windscreen’s to show we’ve paid our car tax as requested to do so by law. However,...