In the future, will there be manual cars?
The quick response is “no”! Although there isn’t a specific ban on manual transmissions per se, all petrol and diesel vehicles will be subject to a ban starting in 2030. That automatically eliminates manual cars because all electric vehicles are automatic. The restriction only affects the sale of brand-new petrol and diesel vehicles; existing vehicles …. Read More
What happens when you take your car for service?
Let’s start with the fact that a service is not the same as your MOT. An MOT is a legal requirement. An MOT is a technical inspection looking at the safety of your car, it does not look at general wear and tear. This is where you need a service. In your car manual, your …. Read More
Kia 2022 K5 – Sporty Sudan
The 2022 K5 brochure boast that it will completely transform your driving experience with its driver-orientated cockpit, advanced technology and turbocharged engine. Its sleek body design and sporty front grill make this a car that will turn heads. It is currently available in 8 colours 8 colour seat trims, so there is currently not a …. Read More
The Price Comparison Between Manual and Automatic
Manual vehicles have always been the most popular choice in the UK, but in recent years, there has been a slight increase in interest for automatic vehicles and automatic only licenses. The biggest reason for Manuals being the most popular, seems to strictly be price based, not the ease of use, as automatics are obviously …. Read More
Electric Cars: What You Should Know About Servicing
As a combustion engine is absent in fully electric cars, they require a different set of maintenance requirements and presumably fewer maintenance expenses. The items that would likely need maintenance, now and then are: • Tyres• Brakes• Lights• Wipers• Tracking• Suspension• Cabin air filter• High-efficiency particulate filter• Brake fluid• Air conditioning• Winter care Even these …. Read More
Is a Hybrid Right for You?
Hybrid cars made their debut, in the UK, 20 years ago and yet you would still be in the majority of people who have never driven one. With legislation slowly cracking down on fuel emissions, some people are starting to wonder if now is the time to possibly switch to a hybrid. Here are a …. Read More
Should you Claim on your Insurance for Car Damage?
Damage to your car will be covered by your insurance. This makes sure you can get anything you need to sorted out and will cover you for accidents (as long as you have fully comprehensive insurance and not just 3rd party). If damage occurs to your car, or you damage someone else’s, you need to …. Read More
Should you Drive an Automatic Car?
An automatic car can be a great option for many drivers. It can be easier to drive one in some ways as you won’t have to control the gears yourself, giving you less to think about whilst driving. This means that it could be a good option for someone who is a nervous driver or …. Read More
Winter Tyres – Are they Worth It?
Winter tyres can be an excellent way to help you with your driving during the colder weather. However, many people question whether it is really worth it. Winter tyres can be an additional cost when owning and running a car is already pricey, and it might all seem like it’s just a little bit too …. Read More
Driverless cars are they the future?
Certainly the technology is already there, and a lot of it is creeping into your car without you really noticing it. Lane departure warning has been with us for years, so it’s no stretch to teach the car to steer you away from danger. Autonomous parking can take any fiddly manoeuvres right out of your …. Read More