Look out for signs that your car is struggling this winter

Written by Declan
At this time of the year especially many of us rely on our cars to get us to the shops, to take the children to school or to get to work and it can be frustrating when they let us down or are not running as they should. It is important to be aware of the signs that our cars are struggling during the winter months as there are things we can do to prevent some of the breakdowns that can happen. The first thing to notice is whether the battery appears to be less able to make the engine start. It could be that you need to use more acceleration to get the engine to fire or you may notice a sluggishness in the sound of the engine starting...
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Have you got some travelling to do over Christmas?

Written by Declan
During the festive period lots of people have to travel to go and see loved ones. It could be that you are going to spend the big day with friends or family or that you are planning on going to see them before or after. No one wants to break down or have issues with their car at any time but especially not at Christmas. The thought of spending Christmas time stuck on the motorway or on the back of a breakdown truck is not nice for anyone and although you cannot stop it from happening you can try to avoid the situation and be prepared should it happen. Always make sure that you have adequate breakdown cover. Although in this country it is not law to have breakdown cover,...
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Organising breakdown cover when travelling in your car

Written by Declan
If you have got to do a lot of travelling over the festive season then you should make sure that you have adequate breakdown cover to help you out should you be in need of it. Breakdown cover is not mandatory for drivers in England but without it you may run the risk of been left stranded and having to fork out hundreds for recovery costs should you break down or have an accident. This is the last thing you want any time of year but especially during Christmas. Breakdown cover is usually offered at different levels depending on what cover you need. The basic cover usually involves them collecting you from the roadside and taking you to the nearest garage. Bear in mind that if this happens you will...
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Does buying a car on finance mean you won’t have issues?

Written by Declan
You may usually buy a car outright so often spend less than a few thousand pounds on one. If you want a newer car then you may have to find a way to finance it yourself. You may decide to take out a personal loan or maybe you will choose car finance. Whichever you choose, don’t automatically assume that you will not have any issues with the car. It can be devastating to find hat you have spent thousands on a car only to have to have repairs done to it a few months down the line. When buying a car, you need to check what warranty you have with it and what exactly is covered. Lots of second hand car garages will give you 6-12 months warranty on older...
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Looking after your car engine

Written by Declan
When you have a car, it is important that you try and keep it maintained correctly in order to try and reduce the amount of money you have to spend on repairs. Although you can never totally avoid issues with your car, keeping it well maintained will definitely help. It may be that you do not know much about cars. If this is the case then you may wish to take it to a garage and get them to give it a once over every 6 months or so. You should get your car serviced according to the service schedule of the manufacturers. It may be every year or every few years. During a service, the garage will check for issues with components such as brakes and suspension. Many people...
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