Category: Car tips and tricks

You don’t have to be a daredevil or deadly driver to get points on your licence. In the UK, points are handed out for even simple offences, such as …

There are several vehicle categories for driving licences, each with different age and testing requirements. If you have just passed your test and received your licence, you may be …

In winter, many drivers tend to let the engine run warm/idle while stationary. The heater provides pleasant warmth inside and takes care of defrosting the windows. However, when you …

Do you really have to clean the inside of your car windscreen considering that it’s primarily the dirt on the outside that you notice and looks unsightly? You may …

A special alertness is required from a driver in a cold season. If you distract from the road just for a few seconds, this may result in a road …

Is your car looking a little shabby? Over the years, the paint on your car begins to fade or gets chipped away by stones, harsh chemicals or external forces. …

People who smoke usually take every opportunity to light up a cigarette. For example, while driving a car –  and this despite the fact that the pollution caused by …

Unfortunately, dents and dings can happen. Maybe they were caused by hail or someone “bumped” into your can while it was parked. This can be extremely aggravating, especially since …

One hopes that one will never need a first aid kit in their car, but accidents do happen and even though there is no law in the UK or …

Every year, thousands of motorists get caught speeding in the UK. This number normally increases as speed detection technology is developed and more cameras are installed. According to government …

In most countries driving licences do not expire, but they do need to be renewed. If you have a photocard licence, you need to renew it every 10 years. …

The automobile is now one of the most recycled and reused consumer goods, with components being reused in other vehicles, or for additional uses. The materials involved in its …

If your car is not driven for a longer period of time, damage can result. It doesn’t even have to stand around for long. So how long can your …

A rogue stone. Driving too close to a stone pillar. Teenagers with keys. We know what these can result in: damage to what was once a pristine paint of …