Investigating a water leak
A water leek can be a nightmare for car owners. Sometimes your car will develop a slow leak which will require the water reservoir to be topped up every week or so and other times it will develop a sudden, fast water leak which needs attention immediately. Do not be tempted to drive a car …. Read More
Scrapping your car
If the cost of repairing your car becomes more than the value of it then you may be faced with the idea of having to scrap the vehicle. Prices for scrap metal can vary from day to day, so a price you are offered may change if you check it again a week later. When …. Read More
Demisting your car windows
There is something very frustrating about your car windows getting fogged up. It can happen at the worse time and can in fact be very dangerous. Ideally when you set of for a journey you should allow your car to run for some time with the heaters on to demist it, but if like my …. Read More
Turbo troubles
A turbo is part of a car which is a turbine-driven forced induction device. It increases the efficiency of the internal combustion engine and power output by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber. Turbos used to be mainly on high performance cars but often you can get a turbo version of many makes and …. Read More
Be prepared for a winter breakdown
During the winter months, there is a much greater likely hood of breaking down. Firstly, you tend to put much more drain on the battery, particularly when defrosting the car on frosty mornings or using thee light s without the engine running. There’s also the bad weather to contend with. Whether it’s flooding, high winds …. Read More
Baby and toddler car seats
Buying a car seat for your baby or toddler can be a worry. You may not have a lot to spend but certainly do not want to skimp on safety and quality. The advice is to never buy a second hand car seat unless you know it has been looked after and not been involved …. Read More
Family car struggles
If you have more than two children you may have to consider getting a seven seater vehicle. Many people are put off with seven seater cars as the choice is limited substantially compared to buying a 5 seater car. Some families actually decide to have two cars and use them both when the whole family …. Read More
Defrosting your car window screen
With winter fast approaching us (and many of us feeling like it is already upon us) it is soon going to be time to start thinking about defrosting your car in the mornings. For many of us, we simply do not have the time or secure place needed to start our car in advance and …. Read More
Dog car seat belts
If you have a dog and often take it in the car or on long journeys then you may want to invest in a dog seat belt. This is essentially a harness that is fitted round your dog and then clipped on to the regular seat belt fitted within your car. These have been proven …. Read More
Some of the best driver aids
All of the car manufactures are now getting on board with the competitive market of intuitive driver aids being added to their vehicles. These different aids are become more and more advanced as they ultimately set out to make driving easier and safer for all road users. Here’s a few top driver aids available in …. Read More