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

Particulate problem

Modern diesel cars are fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter, commonly referred to as the DPF, which removes the sooty particulates from the engines exhaust emissions. These particulates are harmful pollutants, so the filters are a good idea but they can cause problems if they are allowed to become clogged. The filter is periodically cleaned ….  Read More

Don’t spin out! Driving safely

A sudden loss of grip while driving can be pretty terrifying, particularly for inexperienced drivers. With no skid training given to learner drivers in the UK, most drivers first experience of a skid or spin in the car will be on the open road. It’s vital to know how to react as doing the wrong ….  Read More

The all new Forfour Smart car

This new car ready for release from Smart is designed to comfortably fit four adults for short city trips and commuting. It is designed with the smart concept of small affordable cars that have low emissions and good levels of fuel consumption. The listed CO2 emissions for this car are 97g/km and the average fuel ….  Read More