Advice & tips

​When searching for a used car to buy, you will almost certainly have come across the term ‘HPI Check’ or ‘HPI clear’, but what do these actually mean? There are always certain risks when buying a used car, you will probably see any…

Organization is key in any business and running your own dealership is by no means an exception to this rule. Not only does this help your employees and salespeople to operate more efficiently but it also helps when prospective buyers are…

Most people prefer used cars over new cars. Their reasons differ. Some believe that new cars are expensive and that they can only afford their dream cars when purchasing the used models.  However, what people don't know is that used car…

Buying a car is an excellent achievement for anyone out there. It's something you may have been dreaming of for quite some time. When you are saving for the car, you have an endless list of desires. You think of the best model, color, and…

Go in Prepared, Leave with a Vehicle You Love When you're in the market for a new or used car, truck, or SUV, you’re likely considering local car dealerships to visit to find your next ride. Before you go, there are a few things you…

In October 2017, new insurance write-off categories were introduced. These Cat N and Cat S classifications were introduced to replace the existing Cat C and Cat D designations.However, a scan of the classified adverts reveals that while…

Older readers may enjoy reminiscing about life before car child seats, when babies slept in footwells or on parcel shelves as their older brothers and sisters roamed all over the back seats fighting, but few would argue things haven’t…

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) - more commonly referred to as 'road tax' - isn't the most straightforward aspect of car ownership to understand. The factors that determine how much VED drivers pay have been chopped and changed quite frequently…

When you hear that a hailstorm is approaching, your first reaction is likely to find shelter. Your car could use a shelter, too, or it can suffer a lot of damage. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, you need to know how…

Upgrades to Add to Your Vehicle in 2021 Let’s face it, being stuck in the car can be a drag, which is why it’s never a bad idea to invest in making the experience more enjoyable. Fortunately, there are plenty of upgrades that you can…

If you’re caught speeding, you may be offered the option of two penalties: the first is a sizable fine and points on your licence, and this is usually what’s dished out to repeat offenders, drivers who have exceeded the speed limit by a…

With in-car technology getting more and more complex, it’s important that the driver can stay on top of things without being distracted from the road ahead. This is the philosophy that has underpinned the BMW iDrive infotainment system for…

Your driving licence needs to be renewed every 10 years in the UK, unless you’re over the age of 70, in which case you’ll need to renew it every three years.You also need to change the address on your driving licence whenever you move house…

Picking up a puncture and having to change a wheel at the side of the road used to be a rite of passage for drivers. It’s a relatively straightforward task if you know what you’re doing and you’re familiar with whatever tyre rescue…

Anyone paying close attention to the signage at UK filling stations will know that biofuels are already part of everyday motoring: all petrol and diesel sold here must contain a certain percentage of biofuel in order to reduce CO2 emissions…