Understanding UK driving licence categories
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 …
Car tips and tricks
Parking Rules: Where am I Allowed to Park
Parking rules in the UK can be complicated. Where parking is permitted, for how long, and when are the questions that we will address in this article. Yellow, red, …
Engine Idling – Why It is Harmful to Your Vehicle and the Environment
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 …
How to Clean Inside Car Windows
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 …
How to drive safely in the rain
Probability of a road accident in the rain increases on average by 30 – 40 %. Here we tell you what you should beware of most, and how to …
Winter driving tips
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 …
How much does it cost to paint a car?
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. …
How to Prep and Paint Your Car Like a Pro – Tricks of the Trade
DIY paint jobs are always a risk, especially when it comes to your car. It’s not as easy as painting a wall or covering up marks on a piece …
Smoking in Vehicles – the Laws
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 …
How to Get a Dent Out of Your Car
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 …
Forget Expensive Car Washes – Do It Yourself
During lockdown, many car owners found that there were restrictions on travel that were not essential – this even included “travel” to your local car wash. Some have always …
First Aid Kits for Your Car – Safety First
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 …
What happens when you get caught speeding in the UK?
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 …
Parking Penalties
Most of us have, at some time or other, been in the situation that we rush into a shop, run into an acquaintance and decide to “catch up”, and …
How to Renew Your Driving Licence in the UK
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. …
Car Recycling: What to Consider
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 …
What is engine braking and how does it work
Typically braking a car involves depressing the brake pedal. But there is another way to reduce the speed of the vehicle, and that is engine braking. But how exactly …
A car spends 95% of its life parked
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 …
How to remove scratches from a car’s paintwork
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 …
What is a car service? Pro maintenance tips
What is a car service? Getting your car serviced is like taking it to the doctor for a regular checkup. The mechanic will thoroughly inspect your car for damage …