Lifespan Although a car battery can last for at least five years (when properly cared for), it will usually become worn and inefficient within three years. This reduced lifespan is due to external factors like cold, wet weather – a…
Nearly 20% of MOT failures caused by faulty brakes When driving in cold, rainy weather, it’s crucial to make sure your brake pads and discs are properly functioning. You car likely requires an assessment if it’s been 30,000 – 35,000…
The UK Car of the Year (COTY) Awards panel awarded the Volkswagen Polo hatchback “Best Supermini of 2019.” With this category win, the car is automatically nominated for the overall “UK Car of the Year” title. In addition to impressing…
Avoid the dealership altogether Building and pricing cars online isn’t necessarily innovative. However, Dacia makes the process quicker and easier for customers. Through arecently launched online portal, only four steps stand between you and a new Dacia. After selecting financing…
Red is most severe Whether you know it or not, car warning lights generally show as five colours, red, amber, blue, white, or green – with red as the most critical. Although most warning symbols appear straightforward, a majority of…
Half million UK BMW’s recalled in 2018 If you drive a diesel-engined 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, X3, X4, X5, or X6, built between 2012 and 2016, your car could be one of 268,000 recalled models. Additional models included…
In the early 2000’s, it was determined that London had the worst air quality amongst European cities. To combat pollution in the Greater London region, the greatest offenders (large vehicles) were targeted. Announced in 2007, and implemented in 2008, the…
$35 towards first booking on Turo’s car sharing platform Just in time for upcoming holiday travels, Turo, which recently launched in the UK, is offering $35 (automatically converts to £GBP) towards any first booking. This deal, for Fixter customers and…
Prius and Auris hybrid recall Of the 1.25 million affected 2008-2014 Prius and Auris models, around 56,000 were sold in the UK. Affecting the power system, Toyota says there’s an issue with the hybrid system failsafe which could cause cars…
