Advice & tips

If you’ve ever battled your way through the heart of Birmingham on a heavily congested M6 motorway, you’ll understand why traffic planners came up with the idea of a northern relief road for the city.The route was conceived to take the…

Car insurance premiums are one of the more expensive elements of car ownership, but they are also a necessity as driving without valid insurance is illegal. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce those dreaded insurance quotes,…

When buying a used car - whether privately, from a dealer, or online - there is an amount of inherent risk. But if you do your research, learn what your rights are as a buyer, and know what to look for, you could save a substantial amount…

  Accidents happen. When an accident or act of nature disrupts your life with damage to your vehicle, you call your auto insurance company. What about everything else? Many things can malfunction on a vehicle outside of this narrow scope.…

You're driving down the road when all of a sudden, your phone flies out of your cupholder and falls to your feet. Since what caused the problem was the force of you stopping at a traffic light, you figure that you have enough time to pick…

The expensive and eye-catching alloy wheels and tyres fitted to all shapes and sizes of vehicles these days are a prime target for criminals. Or at least they would be if manufacturers and owners didn’t take steps to thwart thieves using…

When buying a new car, there will probably be a number of optional extras offered to you by the salesperson. One such add-on will be GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance, but what is GAP insurance and is it worth buying?The…

If you have a driving licence, you know how to drive, but if you think that the process of learning to drive ends when the driving instructor tells you you’ve passed, you’re very much mistaken. We’re all learning to drive every time we get…

Upgrading with a rear spoiler is not just about smartening up your car. It may look sleek and stylish, but it’s more than just that. Every car enthusiast will agree if we say that spoilers have their own purpose. That’s why you have to be…

Cars are expensive items to own and maintain. After the initial purchase, the cost of insurance, gas, regular maintenance, and tires amounts to significant ongoing expenses. When the car breaks down or needs new tires and public…

If you don’t know what a catalytic converter is, you need not lose sleep over it. The technology isn’t new and it’s present on virtually every car on the road today but there’s no real reason why catalytic converters should be at the…

​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…