18 Jul

Manual or Automatic Transmission

There are many things to consider when you are purchasing a car, and one of the biggest is whether you should purchase an automatic or manual car. There are benefits of both, which we will run through with you now. Automatic First of all, an automatic transmission is known to be the more enjoyable way to drive around town. If you are not too confident, lacking skills or looking for an easy ride automatic transmission can be the best option and it’s probably safer than manual for new drivers as it reduces driving effort by 25 percent. Manual While manual transmission cars are less popular today, they are still in use. And they allow the driver to have more control and operation of the car and its speed. Some may...
19 Apr

Restoring a classic car

When you first consider restoring a classic car, there are a lot of different decisions you have to make before and during the process. Depending on the type of approach you decide to take, you can do all the work yourself or hire a mechanic and body shop to do some of the work for you. It’s important to now that not all garages are classic car enthusiast like you, so you may want to make sure you choose a mechanic with a love of classics and experience with old cars. A good way to find some shops that can work for your classic car restoration is to attend some of the classic car shows that come to your area and ask the owners who they use for the odd...
21 Jan

Pros and cons of financing your car

If you are considering buying a car under finance you must firstly understand the positives and negatives of this. Most auto dealerships have financing alternatives set up for their clients. This can be a very good thing, or it can be a trap. It’s dependent upon you to make sense of which it is. Some positive aspects are that dealerships infrequently offer exceptional estimating dependent upon financing through them. Merchants may likewise offer discounts and motivating forces to purchasers who back with them. On the off chance that you have phenomenal credit, merchants can offer to a great degree low loan costs. Merchants might have the capacity to offer 0% enthusiasm for a bit of the credit, frequently the initial six months or year. Merchants can offer maker’s financing arrangements and specials, which is frequently...
28 Nov

Off-roading adventure seeker

If you love an adrenaline rush and also enjoy taking control, off-roading is a great, fun and dangerous activity for thrill seekers out there. If you like to break the rules and decide off-roading is the thrill seeking activity for you, you must take some time to decide which 4WD car is right for you. Knowing the dangers and planning ahead is essential, always plan for the worst case scenarios. Have a first aid kit handy, food and drink stocked up and spare warm clothing if you are stranded out in the cold, as weather can dramatically change in the evenings, even on the hottest of days. Off-roading can be done on a variety of surface conditions, such as snow, sand and mud which are handled in similar ways to...
5 Jul

Can you buy a good car for under £1,000?

Most of us buy used cars, so if you only want something to run you about from A to B, you may only want to spend up to £1,000. That can seem like quite a lot of money, especially if it’s your first car, but you have to be careful. It’s possible to buy a decent used car for under £1,000 but it’s also possible to buy one that has many hidden problems. It’s important to get your car inspected no matter how much you’re willing to spend, but especially when you’re spending your life savings. If you have a family member or friend who knows about cars, you may want to take them with your for the viewing, perhaps letting them have the test drive. Alternatively, you can pay...