With England entering its second lockdown this week, many people are wondered what the rules and regulations are regarding MOT’s. During the first lockdown, MOT’s were extended by 6 months giving people plenty of time to get them done at a later stage. This is because many of the car garages were shut or running with a very limited number of staff. This lockdown is slightly different as although there may still be some staff shortages, car garages are open and still doing MOT’s. The government have not allowed for a second extension on the MOT’s this time so it is imperative that it is carried out on time. Ideally you want to try and get your MOT done early rather than later. MOT’s can be done one month in...

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If your car or van only has steel wheels and not alloys then you may wish to add a set of wheel trims. Steel wheels can look a little unsightly, especially if the wheels are corroded. You can often pick up a set of wheel trims for around £20. Wheel trims are plastic covers that fit over the top of the steel wheels. They are usually fairly straight forward to fit although you may need to apply some pressure to get them to click in to place. Wheel trims do have a habit of coming off from time to time so if possibly, it is best to cable tie them on to the steel wheel in a few different places. IF you want something a little more permanent then why...

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Brakes are a particularly important part of your vehicle. It is important to check your brakes are working before any journey, especially if you have not used the car in a while or you are going on a long journey. Brakes wear down as the car is driven more often but they can also need attention if the car has been sat standing for several months as this can cause them to seize. People often are not aware that their brakes need replacing until it comes to their MOT. This means they may have been driving around for months without realising that their brakes were not operating as efficiently as they should have been. If you hear a squealing or griding noise when you apply the brakes then you will...

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Buying a second hand car can be exciting but it can also be extremely stressful. You often have no guarantees that the car is mechanically sound and will have to try and do some investigating yourself. You may be lucky enough to know a mechanic that you can take with you or if not decide to pay a company such as the AA to give the vehicle a once over for you before you buy it. Although this can pick up on more obvious issues that the car may have it may not pick up everything. You have a choice when buying a used car to buy from a garage / dealer or privately. You may be offered a warranty if you buy the vehicle from a garage but the...

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When you are considering buying a used car there are a number of details to identify before you begin your search. The financial constraints are probably going to be the main concern for most people when deciding on a vehicle and this may influence your decision on where to buy the vehicle from however it is worth remembering that many dealerships offer finance over a number of years and if you qualify it may be a good way of getting a better vehicle for your money. The size of the car needs to thought about as it is not a good idea to have a car that is bigger than you need for instance if you only go to the local shops on a regular basis it would not be...

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