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When it comes to buying cars you have many different options. You may decide that you want to buy a brand-new car that has no miles on the clock and you are registered as the first owner. Often there are some great deals to be had on brand new cars but they are usually the…

While we have all been having to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic our cars have been used less and less perhaps only being used once a week for essential shopping trips. This can cause major problems when you do use your car especially if it is not a newer model. Brakes and tyres…

If you are considering replacing your current vehicle it is important to give some time to think about how you will use your car. If towing your touring caravan is on your list of uses, there are a few points to remember. The First thing you will need to judge is whether the car will…

Car seats are of vital importance to a baby or child’s safety when travelling. It is essential that you ensure that your child always has the correct car seat for their, height, weight and age. There is a huge selection of car seats to choose from and they are often split into stages. New-born babies…

Dents in cars happen often. It may be that you accidently reverse in to something or that you bought a second hand car that already has a bump in it. Dents can look unsightly and can even cause issues with the paintwork if on metal as exposed areas can begin to rust. They can make…

A MOT is one of those things that may cost you only the price of the test or may end up with you having to fork out hundreds of pounds. A MOT is an inspection that needs to be carried out by an authorised garage that checks certain parts and the running of your vehicle.…

Every car will need a service at some point. The service schedule is decided at the factory and it can vary from manufacture to manufacture and depending on the model of car. IT is very important to have services carried out in accordance with the schedule in order to keep your car running in tip…

You may be driving along thinking that everything is fine, when you try to accelerate and notice that your car simply will not pick up speed and limps along at 20-30 mph. This can not only be annoying but dangerous if you are on a motorway for example. Often when this happens it is because…

Wheel bears often make a fair bit of noise when they are on their way out. Usually you will notice a humming type sound when you are driving the vehicle and this may get louder at certain speeds. Another way to check a wheel bearing is to jack the wheel up and try and move…

People sell cars for many reasons, sometimes it is because they need a bigger or smaller vehicle or it may be that they are simply cannot afford to run the car etc. Unfortunately some people do sell cars when they know it has or is soon going to have a serious problem. It may surprise…