If you are thinking about what present to get a loved one or just fancy treating yourself then you may consider a private plate. A private plate also known as a cherished plate is a way of making your car more individual. You’ll pay extra money to have your own choice of numbers and these are normally associated with a name, age, nickname or company name and are growing in popularity. There are very strict rules that apply to private number plates concerning spacing, combination of numbers and letters you can have and even the word they are trying to suggest. Number plates that are purposely made to look like offensive words are not aloud and the DVLA have the right to remove a plate if they believe that it...

If you find that you need to buy a new tyre due to a puncture, damage or simply wear then you may be baffled by the number of different options you have. There is often a huge difference in price from the budget range up to the premium and you will need to decide which tyre is best for you.  Many people are tempted to just go for the cheapest tyres as they just need to know the tyre is legal but if you use your car a lot, often driving in wet or icy conditions then budget tyres may not be the best option for you.  Tyres are often rated with wet grip / braking distance, fuel economy and road noise. These rates can really important when it comes...

As a car owner, you will probably already be aware of the costs involved in running and maintaining a vehicle. Its not only the tax, insurance and fuel costs you need to consider but also the MOT, services and any repairs that need to be done. Many of us are reluctant to spend money on our car unless we really have to but leaving a intermittent fault can be disastrous as often it can be a warning of a part starting to fail and it may be that when it finally does fail it cause a lot more damage than if it had been replaced when the fault was only occurring some of the time. Services are not a luxury but are vital. They are designed to top up fluid...

Many forward thinking companies are turning to leasing vehicles instead of owning company vehicles as a way of providing their representatives with the cars they need to fulfil their jobs but is it a cost effective way to finance vehicles if you are self employed and therefore only want one car or van? It is without doubt an excellent way of getting to drive a brand-new car with the latest technology and safety features without the hefty price tag. The reliability of the vehicle is usually guaranteed, and maintenance and servicing costs can be covered for an additional sum in the leasing finance deal. Fixed monthly payments mean that the running costs are known in advance and so the only cost is that of the fuel. At the end of...

You may be wondering why someone would need to rent a car whilst on holiday in the UK but for some holidaymakers it may be that catching a train to your holiday destination or even taking a flight if it is a long way from your home may be a good option however, if you want to be able to explore the local area whilst on holiday a rental car will be required. Booking a rental car in advance is advised especially if you are holidaying in the peak holiday season or at Christmas. Your choice of vehicle will be greater should you book in advance and special offers may be available for hiring for a week or more. It is certainly worthwhile shopping around to see what different companies...