No car lasts forever, and however attached you may get to your fine four-fendered friend, there will come a time when you’ll want to trade up and sell your old motor – the process of which can be quite daunting, as expected. There are some important factors you need to consider beforehand. First, it is […]

You have the right to report a car or vehicle if you suspect it has been abandoned – signs of which include the vehicle having been stationary for a long time (at least 21 days) subject to extensive damage – such as rust, broken windows or burn damage – missing registration plates, flat tyres or […]

Every car over three years old must pass its MOT to comply with UK law. Your vehicle’s key components, such as the engine, tyres, brakes, lights and fuel system will be checked thoroughly to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive. Before booking your MOT, you can carry out a number of checks yourself to […]

If you’re abiding to the speed limit, don’t be intimidated if another motorist gets right up your behind – whether they’re in a hurry or not, they’re breaking the law! The same applies to yourself; don’t get too close to the car in front even if they’re driving slower than the limit; they could be […]

Congratulations! You’ve put in the hard work and passed your driving and theory test. Now it’s time to buy your new car. Not so fast! Before you think about buying your new car think about the total expenses. Plan out how much that car will cost for insurance, MOT, Road Tax etc. Look at how […]

Speak to any car driver you know about the pros and cons of having a vehicle on the roads, and the downsides are always bound to be the same – The cost of driving. Whether that means expensive insurance premiums , costly maintenance and repairs or even just the financial strain of regular ongoing driving lessons, […]

Driving a car can open you up to a great sense of freedom, especially if you are a new driver. From road trips to family holidays, being behind the wheel can be a real privilege. However driving is also a serious responsibility – Not only are you in charge of the people inside your car, […]

Floods have started to hit the UK, namely Yorkshire and the North East, therefore it is important to know how to stay safe when driving. While many cars will get through quite severe floods, there are a number of dangers. In  addition to shorted-out electrics, there is a risk of the engine sucking in water […]

It is Bank Holiday Monday and with Easter falling early this year and a longer wait until the summer, it is likely to be one of the busiest on the roads in recent years. People were expected to have travelled to a number of places including friends or relatives, the countryside and out of town […]

In today’s world of motoring, with a vast proportion of the population now sitting behind a wheel, we have to do our best to remember that the more time we spend driving, the more money we are spending on fuel for our cars. Whether you are a petrol or a diesel car driver, it can’t […]