AUTO MOVOX BLOG

Did you know that you can search and find current and previous MOT details online? Not many people realise that recently the government switched to online MOT checking meaning that anyone with the reg number and make of a car can find out if a vehicle passed or failed the previous MOT’s and also of ….  Read More

Owning a car can be expensive, not only do you have to worry about fuel costs, insurance, MOT and tax but also other repairs that may crop up from time to time. Tyres are something that you may need to change once a year or more or less often depending on how much your drive ….  Read More

A water leek can be a nightmare for car owners. Sometimes your car will develop a slow leak which will require the water reservoir to be topped up every week or so and other times it will develop a sudden, fast water leak which needs attention immediately. Do not be tempted to drive a car ….  Read More

If the cost of repairing your car becomes more than the value of it then you may be faced with the idea of having to scrap the vehicle. Prices for scrap metal can vary from day to day, so a price you are offered may change if you check it again a week later. When ….  Read More

There is something very frustrating about your car windows getting fogged up. It can happen at the worse time and can in fact be very dangerous. Ideally when you set of for a journey you should allow your car to run for some time with the heaters on to demist it, but if like my ….  Read More

A turbo is part of a car which is a turbine-driven forced induction device. It increases the efficiency of the internal combustion engine and power output by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber. Turbos used to be mainly on high performance cars but often you can get a turbo version of many makes and ….  Read More

During the winter months, there is a much greater likely hood of breaking down. Firstly, you tend to put much more drain on the battery, particularly when defrosting the car on frosty mornings or using thee light s without the engine running. There’s also the bad weather to contend with. Whether it’s flooding, high winds ….  Read More

Buying a car seat for your baby or toddler can be a worry. You may not have a lot to spend but certainly do not want to skimp on safety and quality. The advice is to never buy a second hand car seat unless you know it has been looked after and not been involved ….  Read More

If you have more than two children you may have to consider getting a seven seater vehicle. Many people are put off with seven seater cars as the choice is limited substantially compared to buying a 5 seater car. Some families actually decide to have two cars and use them both when the whole family ….  Read More