Advice & tips

Amid the thousands of smartphone apps available to purchase these days, Waze is one of the most popular pieces of software for drivers to download. But what is Waze? If you're not familiar with it, it's a navigation app that uses data from…

If you are unfortunate, careless or irresponsible enough to be caught on the wrong side of the law when behind the wheel of a car, you will face a motoring offence. The legal system currently has 78 different types of penalty endorsement…

You may have seen signs advertising part-worn tyres for sale at the side of the road and wondered - what are they precisely? Well, to some, they're a cheap and easy way to get new rubber fitted to their car, but to others, they're simply…

If you've purchased a brand new car then you will have seen the words ‘new car warranty’ dotted around on your paperwork, but what exactly is a new car warranty? With cars becoming more and more complex, the risk of something going wrong…

The Dartford Crossing is one of the busiest stretches of road in the UK, it spans the River Thames between Essex and Kent, and is a major bypass of Greater London. Not only does it cater for residents in the south-east of England, it's also…

While everyday jobs such as shopping or carrying passengers are easily managed in a car, a van can come in incredibly handy for bigger jobs, such as trips to the tip, big DIY purchases or buying self assembly furniture from a certain…

If you or your company uses a van, you will need to make sure it’s safe and legal to use on the road. That’s where a van MOT comes in - it’s the Ministry of Transport test that certifies a vehicle has a minimum level of safety and can be…

If you’re looking for a car valuation, it’s likely that you’re in the process of buying or selling. Whichever side of the car deal you are on, finding out accurately what a car is worth is arguably the most important part of the…

Speed limits of the United Kingdom are something that are a bone of contention for many people. Some want to see them reduced, while others think they are too slow, yet others believe they are just right. But what are the speed limits if…

Ever since the Volkswagen Type 2 arrived back in the 1950s, companies have offered Volkswagen campervan conversions that take advantage of their practicality and popularity. Whether it's the original Type 2, which is now a bona fide…

In 2019, the Ultra Low Emission Zone was introduced in London in a bid to improve air quality. Currently the ULEZ occupies the same area as the Congestion Charge Zone, and vehicles falling short of certain emissions standards will need to…

For decades now, passenger cars, vans and trucks sold in Europe have had to comply with emissions standards set by the European Commission. The first round of these was dubbed ‘Euro 1’ and it came into effect in 1992: today, vehicles follow…

Learning to spot any potential hazards while behind the wheel is a critical factor when it comes to driving safely, and it’s definitely something that improves with experience on the road. The best drivers are constantly scanning for…

If you are considering hiring a rental car in the Gold Coast, then you need to do your homework so you can find a reliable and affordable provider. Hiring a car is a great way to get around the coast, visiting all the best beaches in your…

Extraordinary as it may sound, motoring organisations say that every three to four minutes here in the UK, another unfortunate motorist will be pumping the wrong fuel into their car’s petrol or diesel tank.If it’s never happened to you be…