Many people are now choosing an electric car when they are considering changing their vehicle as the prices begin to be within the reach of the average person and the cost of fuel has increased so much. Looking after the electric car battery is vital to problem-free motoring so what are the key things electric car owners should know? Although fast charging is necessary in some circumstances, regular use should be avoided as fast charging presses large amounts of current into the batteries over a short period of time which can strain the battery and cause them to have a reduced life. When possible avoid keeping the vehicle at full charge unless you are going on a long journey but rather change the settings so that the car charges to...

If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident then you may worry about the cots of going through the insurance. IF you have hit someone else’s car and caused damage, then they are likely to go through your insurance to make a claim. If you have not protected your no claims then this will mean you lose them but if you choose not to claim for damage to your car then you will not have to pay any excesses. Before deciding whether to claim for damage to your car you need to think about the cost implications as well as the time it is going to take to get you back on the road. If you have an excess then this needs to be taken in to...

When owning a car, you need to consider not just the day to day running costs such as fuel, tax. Insurance but also maintenance costs. This may include but not limited to tyres, service costs, bulbs, brakes and oil / fluid levels. All of these parts or consumables will need attention over a 12 month period and if you cover a lot of iles then you will probably find that they crop up more frequently. It is important to take care of your car to ensure it lasts as long as possible and maintains as much efficiency as it can. This may involve taking it to the garage whenever a new potential fault appears and checking the basics of lights, oil levels and other functions frequently yourself. Its not only...

When picking a new or used car you may need to consider the fuel consumption as this can have a big impact on how much your car costs to run. Often a car with a bigger engine will cost more to run although newer cars tend to be more economical than older vehicles. You may be surprised at how nippy a small engine vehicle can actually be as newer engines often product more horsepower. It is a good idea to keep an eye on the miles per gallon of your vehicle if you want to try and keep fuel costs down. Petrol and diesel costs are quite high at present so the more miles to the gallon you can get the better. You may notice that how you drive the...

There may come a time when you need to hire a vehicle to use. This could be for work purposes or for personal reasons. Sometimes people hire a car when going on holiday to enable them to get a large enough car to take all of their items. People also often hire cars when on holiday abroad or if they have a camper van and don’t want to keep driving it around once they are set up on a site. If you are looking to hire a car for the first time then there are some things you should consider and make sure that you check before signing a hire agreement. Reading through the hire agreement is vital and something that not everyone does. You may assume that it is...