Not a lot of people know that there were more variants made of the classic Mini than any other British model. The buggy-like Mini Moke was arguably the most beloved of them all. Having proved unsuitable for the military, it ultimately achieved global popularity as a recreational and utility vehicle. …
Read More »Six golden rules for tackling a motoring-related complaint
Sadly, there are times when a complaint arise following a vehicle purchase, a repair, a service or after taking out a warranty agreement, The Motor Ombudsman is dedicated to the automotive sector and has these six golden rules for consumers to take into account when looking to conclude a motoring-related …
Read More »Big brand SUV tyres at a bargain price
Product review: Kumho Crugen KL33 tyre for SUVs There are few things more stressful for owners of older cars than the annual MOT test. My anxiety was heightened this year because I bought a 4×4 in an online auction during lockdown and there’s always that nagging feeling that you’ve unknowingly …
Read More »Essential advice for young learner drivers
With driving lessons resuming across the UK after lockdown, many young people are feeling anxious about their return to the wheel. To aid learners, the experts at young driver insurance provider, Marmalade, have put together some simple tips on how to combat those nerves: 1) Keep in touch with your …
Read More »‘Loosen up and speak more freely’ in a car
New research has revealed that more than three-quarters of Brits have their deepest and most meaningful conversations in cars. A survey commissioned by the UK’s largest car-sharing club, Zipcar UK, indicated that we feel most comfortable having meaningful conversations in cars because there are no distractions (29%), there is nowhere …
Read More »Millions of hours lost finding parked cars
British motorists spend more than five-and-a-half million hours each year searching for their parked cars, claims new research. The survey of 2,000 drivers by Skoda UK revealed that 52 per cent of all motorists were temporarily unable to find their parked car, ‘losing’ it at least once every year. A …
Read More »Do you take a spare car key on holiday?
New research has revealed that 40% of UK drivers never take a spare car key with them when on a driving holiday. A lost car key means a lot of unwanted holiday hassle, yet the Toyota survey of 1,000 drivers showed that 19% admit that they’ve misplaced or lost their …
Read More »Checking and topping up tyre pressures made easy
Product review: Michelin Compact ‘Top Up’ Digital Tyre Inflator If you’ve laboured with a foot pump or a cumbersome air compressor for years when all you want to do is check your tyre pressures, then help is at hand. Designed for topping up car tyre pressures, the Michelin Compact ‘Top …
Read More »Kill Covid-19 in your car in seven minutes
Product review: CV1 Shot Coronavirus Neutraliser Before the Coronavirus pandemic, a quick de-clutter, vacuum and wipe down is about as close most motorists got to cleaning the interior of their cars. The “new normal” is to thoroughly sanitise surfaces, and that includes car interiors where major touch points such as …
Read More »Top tips on how to holiday off the beaten track
British families are expected to staycation this year with one domestic trip booked very 11 seconds immediately after lockdown was lifted, according to one report. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has teamed up with camping expert Martin Dorey to compile a list of top tips on how and where to holiday off-grid …
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