If you often have to drive on your own, especially early in the morning or late at night then there are some extra precautions that you need to take in order to ensure that you are safe. Busy built up towns and cities can often be hot spots for carjacking and thefts but rural areas also see their fair share of criminal activity. The first thing you need to do is ensure that you lock all the car doors. Some cars have a system that automatically does this as you set off. This is especially important when you are in stand still traffic or at traffic lights as you are a prime target for criminals. Try to keep all valuables out of sight. A handbag on a passenger seat is...

With the costs of running a car often adding up, many people are not wanting to fork out tens of thousands of pounds to buy one. With a newer car you do tend to not have to spend as much on repairs and often they are more economical than older vehicles but not all of us have thousands lying around that we can buy one out right. Buying a car on finance can often be costly and overtime you may end up spending a lot more than you had thought. After the finance is paid off you may be left with a vehicle that is not even worth half of what you have paid for it. For this reason, many people are turning to car leasing as an option. A...

Many of us will be feeling the effects of the colder weather over the next few weeks as ice and snow has started to creep across the UK. Driving in these types of conditions are by far not idea but often have to be done in order to get to work, take children to school etc. You need to allow a little more time in the morning to get your car defrosted and ready to drive on the roads. Although it may be tempting it is not advisable to pour hot or warm water over your window screen in order to defrost it quickly. The sudden change in temperature can cause the screen to crack or shatter, especially if there is already chips in it. The best way to defrost...

Unfortunately, we have all encountered the people on the road who seem to be oblivious to how their driving affects others. It may be that you are following someone that is driving far too slow, too fast, tailgating or overtaking in silly places. Over the past few years that has been a massive increase in the number of people doing “crash for cash” scams where they slam their brakes on causing you to go into the back of them then claim off your insurance company for personal injury plus the damage to the vehicle. Sometimes these people work in pairs so it can be very hard to avoid such accidents. A dash cam might be the best purchase you make when it comes to accessories in your car. They are...

Renting vehicles can seem a daunting experience at the best of times, particularly as for many people their first experience will be overseas, where they will be nervously contemplating driving on the opposite side. Most people are too caught up in that to consider that there are other aspects of the rental that you need to consider. First off – driving licence protocol. You’d be surprised how many people don’t realise that they may need to show their driving licence, or increasingly, to obtain an online code to allow the hire company to electronically check your licence. Make sure you check this out before! Next – check the car over thoroughly, inside and out – ensure any damage is accurately recorded on the delivery note, and take date-stamped photos of...