Ford cars have long been considered by many vehicle drivers as highly reliable cars which provide safe and comfortable transport. In fact, since 1903 — when Ford was first founded — the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest automobile makers, proving a popular car brand amongst all generations. However, despite confidence in its make, many car-buyers still find it challenging —…

Buying a car can sometimes be an intense and stressful process. However, there are a few simple steps you can follow to make buying a car almost seem easy. The first step is to look at the reasons as to why you need a car. This should help to determine what type of car you should buy. Many might like to be seen in a…

Owning your own car can bring great joy and keeping it well maintained isn’t as hard as you might think. If you give your car a little bit of attention each month, you can prolong its life and increase its resale value as well. There are several simple checks that you can do every month to keep your car in good working order. Try to…

For some, there is nothing more appealing than escaping from the city centre and setting off on a mini adventure into the countryside, perhaps in an open-topped sports car, the wind streaking through their hair as the pressures of reality fall away. Although many find that driving a car can often be a demanding task, especially when caught in rush-hour gridlock, it can actually be…

They say that wisdom comes with age. And for most people at least, as the years roll by the care-free, recklessness of youth tends to be replaced by a calmer, more considered approach to life. This is perhaps best exemplified on the roads. Whilst 17 to 25 year olds hold just 10 per cent of all driving licences in the UK, statistics show that they…

In 2006, there were a total of 2,734,360 vehicle registrations in the UK, meaning the number of cars, and other vehicles used by Britain’s drivers, shows little sign of dropping. This is despite numerous schemes and initiatives, such as car sharing or cycling being heavily promoted in an attempt to encourage drivers to do less driving. While these vehicles may have a huge effect on…

So you’ve finally done it – you’ve passed your driving test and it’s time to think about buying a car. This can be a daunting experience when you do it for the first time, but a little forward planning and knowledge in the right areas will go a long way towards making sure the whole process goes as smoothly as possible. Firstly you need to…

Most people have heard of the Vauxhall Corsa; whether it is because of having taken driving lessons in one or perhaps they have sat in the passenger seat due to a friend owning the characteristic super-mini. When it comes to purchasing or hiring any car for your own use, you’ll want to consider various personal requirements: whether you need a car to get you from…

Germany and Britain have long been seen as leaders in the automobile industry with the stylish and classic looks of Aston Martin and Jaguar synonymous with British culture, just as BMW and Audi are in Germany. As the current economic climate forces fuel prices to rise and concern over the impact of rising CO2 emissions on the environment, the debate as to which country produces…

Despite rising fuel costs, household bills and falling house prices, the British public are still enjoying purchasing and modifying their cars, with 153,420 new cars registered in July of 2008. Motorists who modify their vehicles are said to be mostly 16-24 year olds who still live with their parents and are therefore not affected by rising prices and the tightening of credit to the same…