Author: Declan

Making sure your car insurance is correct

Written by Declan
Car insurance is something that all of us need to have that want to be able to drive a vehicle. You also need to keep your car insured if you keep t on the road even if it is not drivable. When looking for insurance quotes, there are many factors you need to consider and often the policy can seem extremely complex. With the recent trend of comparison sites, it does make obtaining several quotes relatively easy, but be aware as sometime these sites will mean that you have multiple credit searches show on your file. Once you have found a quote you are happy with it is important to re-read through all the information that you have given them. If there are any mistakes, even typos in your name...
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Defrosting your windscreen

Written by Declan
It’s that time of year again where you rush out of the house in the morning (normally late for work!) and you see that your car is completely frozen over. So what’s the best way to defrost it quickly? Start the engine – Firstly you need to try to get the car warm, which in modern cars with stop start can be a bit of a pain as they don’t tend to warm up properly until you are moving. Turn the hot blowers on full and switch on the rear heated screen. De-icer – this is by far the quickest method of removing the ice however it does tend to leave a greasy film over your windscreen that seems to smear once the ice has gone and you have your...
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Modifying your car? Check what’s legal

Written by Declan
When deciding to modify your car its best to check the legal guidelines before you have any work done, the government have produced a downloadable document online that sets out the dos and don’ts quite clearly with images and descriptions to avoid any doubt. If the police see that you have an illegal modification to your car they have the power to seize the vehicle, particularly if the modifications make the car unsafe. One of the popular modifications that people make to their car is altering or fitting a new exhaust. A popular modification on this area, particularly by boy-racers is removing the silencer, this however IS illegal. The reason that it’s illegal is partly that removing the silencer can cause noise pollution which can become a nuisance to neighbours,...
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Fault code diagnostic on your car

Written by Declan
Most of us have had a time when we have been driving in our car and a light comes up on the dashboard. Depending on what this light is, it may be a warning that there is a serious fault and it may also put your car in to a “limp mode” limiting the speed you can do. Cars often go in to this mode to stop you driving the car too fast and causing more damage and making you less likely to drive it unless taking it for repairs. If your airbag light comes on, it may mean there is a fault with the airbag but it can just need resetting. This often happens if the battery has been off the vehicle for a while. The majority of cars...
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To service or not to service that is the question.

Written by Declan
So it’s time to have your car serviced again but you are on a budget and therefore looking for ways to keep the cost down, it may be worth trying a local garage rather than the main dealership. However be aware that if your car is under guarantee or warranty having it serviced elsewhere could cause major problems and even void it completely. Another option is simply to prepare your vehicle as thoroughly as you can beforehand. You could use a guide on the internet to find out what the service will entail and find out which parts you’d be able to do yourself such as topping up your anti freeze or changing the oil. Always remember to check the conditions of your warranty before carrying out any work yourself...
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