Hiring a car

Often there comes a time when we drivers find ourselves without a vehicle. If you have been used to having a car to get you around then it can be very hard trying to cope without one. It may be that you need to hire a car whilst yours is…

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Which cars lose the most money?

Many car buyers are aware that their car loses money the second they drive it off the forecourt, or actually as soon as it is first registered, but were you aware that on average it loses up to 17% within its first year. This figure is based on a car…

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Can’t afford a new car?

If you need to change your car but cannot afford to buy one before you sell you own you may have to manage a week or so without one until you find a car suitable to buy after selling yours. This can cause a number of issues and for some…

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Keeping your car insurance down

Car insurance can be a huge cost for motorists especially if you are inexperienced, have a number of motoring convictions, are young or live in a high-risk area. There are a few things that you can do to try and keep your insurance costs down which can knock literally hundreds of…

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Putting alloys on your car

If your car currently has steel wheels on then you may be able to change them for alloy wheels. Alloy wheels are mostly put on cars for the aesthetic appeal. You can often choose from a number of finishes and can sometimes put larger alloy wheels on your car than steel…

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Looking after your car

If you have a brand new car then you will probably be aware that it loses quite a chunk of its value as soon as it is driven off the forecourt, meaning if you went to sell it a week after you bought it, you are likely to get quite…

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The Mercedes ML 7 seater

If you are looking for a family car with that is not the usual run of the mill MPV then the Mercedes ML might be the car for you. With the usual Mercedes styling it certainly stands out against other 7 seaters such as the Vauxhall Zafira or Citroen Picasso.…

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Family cars, Dull and boring?

When most people think of buying a family car they picture a battered old clunky estate type car with as much power as four small ladybirds … however does a ‘family car’ really need to be that dull? The answer is no. There are plenty of family cars out on…

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Are standard tyres more fun?

High performance cars usually come with high performance tyres to match. Naturally, you want the maximum amount of grip to make the most of the vehicles capabilities and you need to have confidence in the tyres to enjoy the driving experience, but what about driving in the real world? Obviously,…

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The Renault Twizy

The Renault Twizy is Renault’s fully electric 2 seater car, however not a standard 2 seater set up as you may expect. This car is so small that you actually sit one behind each other with your legs (if you have long legs!) practically around the sides of the driver. …

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