If you look after your car’s transmission it can, very often, last for its lifetime. Yet you need to understand the importance of regular maintenance, as well as best driving techniques. One of the most crucial tasks for you, as a driver, is to ensure that the fluid is kept in good condition as this truly is the lifeblood of this component. What do you need to know to help you be the best caretaker? Read More»
A pre-owned caravan can be a major investment, and as a new owner, you may want to insure your new purchase. But do you have to insure your caravan to stay on the right side of the law? Your caravan and the law As long as your car insurance provides you with cover for other road users when you are towing your caravan, you are not legally obliged to insure it separately. Read More»
Automobile manufacturing is a cutthroat business. There’s not a lot of wiggle room available for the dealer on the showroom floor, and the manufacturers themselves come under great pressure from their competitors to produce and market a vehicle that will catch your attention instead of the others. This means that manufacturers often cut corners, wherever they can, when designing and building these cars. What can you do after you’ve bought your vehicle in order to upgrade? Read More»
Your car’s brakes are complex pieces of machinery that use many different parts, and the calipers are particularly important. When your brake pedal is depressed, it is the job of the calipers to slow the vehicle’s wheels by creating friction against the rotors. That makes the brake calipers vital to safe driving. A worn or damaged caliper will inhibit your braking ability, but this change often takes place too gradually for drivers to notice. Read More»
If you have recently reversed into a lighting pole or other obstacle, you may have damaged the plastic bumper on your car. If you have the right tools, it may be possible to remove the dent from your plastic bumper yourself. Below is a guide to DIY bumper repair. Prepared the Water You will need a pan of boiling water, a pan of cold water and a plunger. Fill the two pans with water and bring one to the boil. Read More»
Car batteries can die for a myriad of reasons –– general neglect, regular wear, old age, engine left on and much more. If car batteries are dead while you’re in your garage, you simply need to get them fixed at a mechanic without much trouble. But the real problem arises when car batteries die while you’re driving on a major highway or on country roads with no surrounding civilisation. Follow these speedy plans to retain composure when car batteries die in the middle of nowhere. Read More»
When it comes to car servicing, some motorists make the mistake assumption that it is only necessary for fixing defects that their vehicle may have acquired. When it comes to the maintenance of the said vehicle, they will engage in minor practices such as ensuring fluid levels are checked and changing out the oil. However, treating your vehicle in this way will only function to depreciating its value much faster than normal. Read More»
For those who only use their car occasionally, customising it might seem a bit frivolous and unnecessary. However, if you love driving and spend a significant amount of time in your vehicle each day, then it makes sense to invest a little bit of time and money into enhancing its appearance and performance. Here are a few of the ways in which you can do this. Paint the exterior Provided the job is carried out by a professional using high-quality paint, changing the colour of your car’s exterior can do wonders for its appearance. Read More»
A caravan is a great investment for anyone, especially those with families. They offer an affordable way to travel and more convenience when on the road; you don’t need to worry about hotel reservations when you have a caravan, as you’re taking your “hotel room” with you wherever you go. When you’re ready to shop for a caravan, you might note some very important factors to remember so you’re sure to get the right choice for you and for your family. Read More»
Buying replacement parts for your car can be expensive, but when your car breaks down because of a faulty or worn out part, you will need to incur this unwanted expense. The condition of your tyres impacts greatly on the safety and performance of your car because tyres remain in use for the entire time you are the road. For that reason, your tyres are one of the components that will need to be correctly replaced on a periodic basis. Read More»