Unusual and unnecessary MoT failures
Air fresheners can be the difference between MoT pass or failure – what other unusual but simple things should you look out for when preparing your vehicle for the annual test?
Magazine - General
Airbags – why are they fitted and what should you know about them?
If you have a car that is less than 20 years old, it is almost certain to have airbags. These are a crucial safety feature which, hopefully, most motorists will not have to encounter first hand, however it is worth knowing the basics, so you can be prepared.
Car lights – Your eyes, your driving, your life!
Car headlights were once famously described as ‘the eyes of the vehicle’ however, our eyes are something that we don’t tend to reckon with when we think about car lighting.
Don’t write it off just yet
We are all familiar with the term “write off” and you might have experienced the misfortune of getting the news that your beloved car, van or motorcycle has been written off – but is that the end of things?
Brake fluid
Although it is stating the obvious, brakes are your vehicle’s most important safety feature. As a driver, if you cannot stop, you are, in effect, behind the wheel of a potentially lethal weapon, so its brakes must work effectively and reliably.
Batteries
During the national lockdown of spring and early summer of 2020, many drivers were unable to use their vehicles, which meant that hundreds of thousands of cars either stood idle for three months, or were only used for short journeys, such as for essential food shopping once a week or so.
Driving in the Europe after Brexit
The UK is now in the transition period between leaving the EU and the Brexit changes coming into full force. Even though currently things have not changed much, if you want to take your car to an EU country there will be some important changes.
Connected cars
Imagine the scenario: you find yourself having to drive at short notice to somewhere you’ve never been before. You not only want to find the best route, avoiding any traffic issues, but you need to book a hotel room, a restaurant for dinner, and you want to send a box of chocolates to thank your mum for looking after the children.
When to replace your wiper blades
While you may view them as a rather insignificant part on your vehicle, wiper blades are vital to your safety, as well as that of other road users.
Living and travelling with an electric vehicle
If the TV ads are anything to go by, the electric vehicle (EV) is not only here to stay, but is our future. Certainly, the UK Government is committed to greener motoring – which has to be a good thing – and its prevailing thinking is that electrification is the way forward.