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...

Often people’s vehicles are vitally important to them. They are often their way of getting too and from work, seeing family or friends and doing the weekly food shop. If you suddenly find yourself without a car you are likely to find it a disruption that all too often we could do without. The thought of waking up one morning to find that someone has stolen your car terrifies all of us but there are things you can do to try and ensure you don’t become the next victim. Car alarms are a very basic safety feature that are often installed from the factory. If you have an older vehicle it is definitely worth checking if the alarm still works as the wires can get corroded and you may not...

The question on everyone’s lips when considering buying an electric car is often will the range achieved from a single charge be enough for my needs? This used to be a feasible argument up until recently when it has been shown that newer electric cars have a range exceeding two hundred miles from a charge. So, what are the current benefits and drawbacks for the customer thinking of switching? It goes without saying that the benefit to the environment is probably the main reason why the majority of people consider an electric car followed closely by the cheaper running costs. For those of us that live in a city where air pollution is a significant problem it is a daily reminder of the environmental impact our diesel and petrol cars...