Every year the cold and wet weather brings an annoying issue all drivers have to deal with. When warm air collides with cold surfaces it creates condensation, something that has been a pet peeve of drivers for as long as cars have existed. Car experts at Leasing Options have revealed a few ways to get …
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With the popularity of social media platform TikTok ever-increasing, a common trend are users issuing daily life hacks, which sometimes addresses how to look after your vehicle. While some are handy advice, other ‘hacks’ may cause long term damage to your car. Moneybarn have laid out the ones you can tell your students to do, …
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Government proposals to delay the first MOT to four years and lengthen subsequent intervals would increase the number of dangerous vehicles on UK roads, whilst failing to reduce motorists’ costs, says BookMyGarage.com. Data obtained from the DVSA1 shows around one-in-eight (13.1%) three-year-old vehicles fail their first legally required MOT test with a major or dangerous …
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The Government’s proposals to potentially extend the first MOT by one year and examine a mileage-based approach are worthy of consideration, says The Car Expert. Instead of retaining an out-of-date system which benefits the industry rather than consumers, it is important to consider alternative proposals that are more suited to modern vehicles. The Department for …
There are several reasons why your vehicle could end up being seized by the police, whether that’s driving without tax or leaving it abandoned. To retrieve an impounded car, you need to have it insured for at least 30 days. If you don’t have valid insurance, temporary car insurance offers you the short-term cover you …
For many people around the world, owning a car isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. The extent to which a nation is dependent on cars depends on several factors. This includes the availability and efficiency of public transportation, as well as the cost. Not being able to use public transport or walk also has other …
The Nissan Qashqai is the first British built car to top the annual sales charts since 1998 in boost for domestic car manufacturing, according to The Car Expert. Sales of the hugely popular SUV and demand for electric cars – especially the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 – saw December sales rise by 18% …
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With over 50 million registered DVLA driving licences in the UK, it might be surprising to some that Reuters reported that registrations for new cars fell by around 9% in July 2022. The lack of new cars on the roads has been attributed to supply shortages due to COVID-19 and global events. This could be …
A third of motorists say they are likely or very likely to either delay or skip having their vehicle serviced in the next 12 months due to the cost of living crisis. That’s according to a new study by BookMyGarage.com, investigating how drivers are looking to save money on their motoring bills as the cost …
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The car industry is always evolving, with a constant production line of innovative models. While some dependable classics can outlive any newcomers, others fall by the wayside. Some cars that were mainstays on British roads are now nowhere to be seen, but which have declined in popularity the most? And which are the rarest cars …
