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.
The first impression people will have of your car is the look of it, and a large part of the aesthetic of a vehicle is its paint. There are a multitude of ways to keeping it in prime condition, but the best course of action is its protection.
Despite the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, there are many parts of your car that are common to both conventionally powered and electric vehicles, as well as their hybrid counterparts, and this will remain so for the foreseeable future.
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) and its members are eager to ensure the UK independent aftermarket knows that they are all very much ‘open for business’ during the current lockdown.
If you’re expecting a child, it can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking time, and while you’re probably decorating and kitting out your baby’s nursery, you should also take time to consider what modifications should be made to your vehicle to ensure the safety and comfort of your new arrival.
Electric car technology has become more and more mainstream in the past five years and, if the Government’s current policy is seen through to a conclusion, will become virtually the only form of car on sale, come 2030.
Put simply, ‘blind spots’ are areas outside the vehicle that you cannot see from the driver’s seat because they are obscured by parts of the vehicle itself, whether viewed directly or indirectly, through its mirrors.
The car battery is not only the heart of the car. It is also the number one cause of breakdowns. Especially in winter, when low temperatures cause problems for the battery: The lower the temperature, the poorer the performance - the current drops.
The registration plate is such a standard feature of a vehicle, that many don’t even think of its significance. However, it’s a vital tool through which to find out important information about the vehicle, including its age, or more accurately, when it was registered with the licencing authority. But, first a little history.