From car reviews to staying safe on the road or keeping on top of maintenance, our motoring category will keep you informed.
Make Sure You Negotiate First of all, make sure that you negotiate. A lot of the time, with cars, the asking price is not the price you will end up paying. Make sure you’ve researched beforehand so you can compare prices and go to the best place. Get them to name a price before you … Read more
When you’ve got young children, having a car can make life much easier. While managing on public transport is certainly possible, better for the environment and often cheaper, having your own car gives you flexibility and freedom. It gives you more time to manage school runs, nursery drop-offs, and getting to work. It means that … Read more
Our cars are something we all rely heavily upon, especially as a large family, so keeping the car in top condition is an absolute must. As with the majority of things in life, the more you look after something, the longer it lasts, and with cars, this can be easily seen. When you have kids … Read more
Most of us would be lost without our trusty wheels to transport us from ‘A’ to ‘B’ so it’s important that we take care of them with regular care and maintenance. One of the most expensive perishable items on a car are the tyres so it pays well to look after them. Follow this routine … Read more
We are taking a look at preparing your car for a Summer holiday, you need to ensure it’s safe for all passengers if you’re planning on travelling long distance.
Cars can be a drain on your finances but if you take care of them, they will take care of you. I bought my first car when I passed my test when I was 18 years old and have always made sure that I have kept on top of the servicing regimes, given my cars … Read more
You may have made it safely past your holiday road trip, but winter driving for the sake of daily errands, activities and pickups are dangerous, too. Backroads aren’t always as well-maintained as main roads, and it’s easy to get lax about driving when you’re in your own familiar hometown. Winter weather brings with it fog, … Read more
Over my many years of driving, I have been caught out with breakdowns and flat tyres. I have a few tips for women drivers to stay safe and confident on the road
As winter approaches, we need to think about safe driving as winter road conditions cause multiple accidents each year, and to prepare our young drivers.