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 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A car trip can be a source of excitement or dread, depending on how you feel about driving a great distance and even who you have in the car! But the majority of the time, it’s how you prepare for the journey that will help you in the long run.