So who gets the better deal in life – men or women? If you think the answer might be men, think again. There are certain situations in life where women definitely get the upper hand. For example, have you ever been unlucky enough to break down while you’ve been out and about in your car? If you have, then...
While there is always a small risk of an accident on the road, conditions in winter - with snow, sleet and rain making conditions slippery and hampering visibility - mean drivers should take extra precautions with their journeys. Always decide if your trip is absolutely necessary and, if it is, is driving the only way to make it? If public...
As the purse strings are tightened in the global financial slow down of recent times, the car market is the latest industry to feel the pinch. Indeed, the impact has resulted in manufacturing plants being closed down, whilst redundancies are also a constant threat to many. However, the situation is not helped by the rising demand for used cars. And why...
If you own a car, you will almost certainly have experienced those times when you leave your home in the morning and realise it’s been a very cold night. You know the kind of thing – thick ice, maybe a thin layer of snow, maybe worse. Suddenly you know it’s going to be a while before you can see...
It is estimated that there are over 24 million cars registered in the UK. But it is unfortunate that many of these vehicles are prone to breakdowns, which causes Britain’s population many headaches throughout the year. In fact, it is estimated that the UK’s breakdown services are called out by motorists up to 20,000 times every day. With such a high...
Being involved in a car accident is without doubt a stressful situation, where a plethora of worries and emotions run through your head. You'll be concerned about everyone's safety and fearful about damage to your vehicle, whether you will able to drive it to wherever you were going, how much it will cost to repair and so on....
Regardless of how well maintained or how regularly serviced a vehicle may be, it is still a piece of machinery and therefore liable to breakdown at the most inopportune moment. And if that happens to you, it is best to be fully prepared and be aware of how to get help in a variety of situations. If at all possible,...
The automotive performance of a car is always related to the amount of fuel consumed by it. However, a car’s performance can be increased in certain ways without negatively affecting the gas mileage of a car. Given below are few tips: Performance chips: Computer chips that operate most new cars these days keep track of how much horsepower and torque...
So, you’ve decided to part ways with your old banger and have already spotted a new, sleeker model that tickles your fancy. First things first though, you need to go about selling your exisiting car. But, with the different options available, it can be confusing deciding upon the best course of action. Indeed, what is the best way to find...
Fleet management is important for any business, especially considering the impact of technological changes and environmental issues in recent times. Indeed, fleet controllers are becoming an integral part of any business in their attempts to ensure and maintain high standards of service when administering and managing a multinational fleet of vehicles. As a result, financially and commercially astute fleet controllers are in...
