When you own a car there are certain maintenance that should be done on it in in order to keep it running as it should. Even with regular services there are no guarantees that it will not develop a problem but you are decreasing the risk of certain things going wrong. A service will not only replace parts that may be wearing out but will also cover oil changes etc that may also improve the performance and economy of the vehicle. If you have your car serviced at a main dealer you will often pay between £200-£300 and possibly even more if it is a major service, where the cambelt is changed etc. At an independent garage it will probably be closer to £100. You can also carry out a...

When buying a second hand car there are many services online that you can use to establish the history of the vehicle. Most of us are familiar with the HPI report system where you can find out if a car has had a number plate change, been subject to a write off, been recorded as stolen or has outstanding finance of it, but did you also know you can look up old MOT’s online. Once you have the make and reg number of the vehicle, you can go on to the MOT government website and recover a list of the current and previous MOT’s. The report will show you the mileage at the time, the date and expiry date of the MOT, if the car passed or failed (if it...

When buying a car it is easy to get carried away with deals and offers making the purchase price low or the monthly repayments well within your budget, but you do have to also consider the running costs of the car and in particular the insurance. Tax, repairs and fuel economy are also important considerations you should take in to account as when spread over the year, these can easily add another £50 to £100 a month on to your purchase price. Insurance is one of the biggest expensive you will have towards the car after purchasing it and depending on your circumstances, you may be in for a shock to find out exactly how much it will set you back. Cars are put in to groups for insurance purposes...

Many businesses own or use some form of transportation whether it is for transportation of products or their employees. Fleet management enables a company to minimize the risks that are associated with vehicle efficiency and productivity and reduces the overall costs. It entails a wide range of functions such as vehicle maintenance, vehicle financing, vehicle telematics, driver management, fuel management, speed management, and safety management. It includes commercial vehicles such as vans, trucks, cars, aircraft and even rail cars. Vehicle tracking is the most basic function of this and is usually GPS based. When it comes management of ships while at sea, contracts are given to companies to handle the various aspects of shipping such as maintenance and crewing.

Whenever you buy a car whether it be brand new or second hand you should always try and test drive it. Most garages will allow this and will often ask you to drive it to be sure that you like it before you commit to buying it. If you are not happy test driving the car then why not ask a friend or family member to do it for you or even the salesman (whilst you are passenger) so you can at least get a feel for how comfortable it is and listen out for any strange noises that may need investigating. You should always check if you are insured to drive a car on a test drive. Most dealerships have trade plates which allows the car to be driven...