Black Mazda 3 covered in brown leaves - Image Courtesy of Pexels You can get more out of it if you keep your car in great condition. You need to be hands-on to do this, but it isn’t too much of a challenge when you develop a good routine. Cover Your Car if Possible Most people who have a garage don't use it for what it's meant for, which is to protect their car. So, if you have a garage, use it. But a flyover carport will also protect your car from falling branches or damage by missiles in strong wind. If you don't have a garage, a cover is a good and inexpensive option. You should ... read more

Have you just passed your driving test? The relief that washes over you as the driving invigilator congratulates you on passing your driving test is overwhelming. It is the knowledge that you now have the independence to get to places without relying on others to transport you there and back. The average number of first-time pass attempts is 323,798. Whether you are part of this average or it was your second or third attempt, passing your test is a milestone moment. The next step in this process is getting your first car. Before diving in, here are a few of the costs of getting your ... read more

If you are in the market for a new car, then you have to make sure that you avoid making these 5 mistakes. If you don’t, then you may find that you end up paying for it in the future, and this is the last thing that you need. Source: Pexels (CC0 License) Failing to do your Research You should never walk into a dealership without having the right information. If you do not have the right research to hand, then you may find that it becomes easier for the dealer to take advantage of you. This is the last thing that you want, so make sure that you explore things such as the model you’re ... read more

When you first learn to drive there's a certain thrill when you put your foot down on the accelerator for the first time. Knowing that you are responsible for making that vehicle move. For starting a journey in it. There's something you learn pretty soon after that though. Making the vehicle stop again. Yet we don't seem to talk about using the brakes quite as much as I think we ought to. Yes, driving is all about going forwards. Getting from A to B. But at the same time you want to be able to stop safely when you get to where you are going, and you also need to be able to drive safely ... read more

You might not realise it but the type of tyres you choose for your car should always be appropriate for the particular model you drive. It is something that all of us need to take into account but it is especially so for mums and grandparents who will be transporting little ones in their car with them. Properly fitting tyres which are optimised for your exact model of car will help you to maintain better traction, stop more rapidly and avoid spinning out of control if you need to swerve at late notice. In short, correct tyres keep you and your occupants safe when you are out on the road. What ... read more

Don't panic. I have not totally lost the plot. I'm not about to sit here in a sleep-deprived new baby state and suggest that you need to buy your car gifts and hang a stocking up from the rear view mirror on Christmas Eve, but I am going to write about how you need to remember your car this Christmas, and in winter in general. I know that a fair amount of our Christmas is going to be spent on the road, travelling up and down the country to visit various family members. I'm pretty sure we're not the only people who will be spending time on the country's motorways doing so. When you think ... read more