Car Blog & Car News
As there have recently been some comments on a previous tyre article, I thought I’d cover in brief something that could happen to an older tyre – cracking. It is self explanatory but it is simply the rubber of the tyre perishing, and cracks appearing therein. Unfortunately, there’s no substitute or solution when you have […]
Here’s the latest from STP on how we should reconnect with our cars. Car DIY is on the increase, thanks no doubt in part to the financial squeeze, but an unnecessary fear of the unknown is preventing simple cost-saving DIY amongst many motorists, according to STP, the engine care and fuel additives specialist. Lack of […]
It never fails to amaze me how little attention people actually pay to their cars. Far too many of us seem to just jump in the car, drive (immediately, putting stress on the engine) to their destination and jump out, repeating the process for the return journey. Tyres in particular are particularly important. The four […]
Toyota Motor Corporation announced a global recall campaigns for certain Toyota and Lexus models on 24th February. These recalls do not affect right hand drive Toyota or Lexus models sold in the UK. As part of these global campaigns, Toyota is preparing to voluntarily recall some left hand drive European Lexus RX models to address […]
Here’s the latest from Toyota – definitely worth reading if you’re an owner of a vehicle identified… As a result of customer feedback in other markets worldwide, Toyota GB today announced it would recall a number of its Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models in the UK to carry out modifications to their fuel […]
The local council in my neighbourhood have put in more ‘traffic calming’ measures, meaning that I now drive over an extra speed bump per day. Yes ok, it’s only one, but outgoing and return journeys mean I have to drive over it twice. My car is now approaching the 100,000 mile marker (quite a lot […]
More and more people are wising up to purchasing their insurance policies online. The internet is well known for its bargains and protective cover is one of the finest examples of all. If you are trying to find low cost home cover or a cheap van insurance policy, then you should always start your search […]
You’ll definitely want to read the latest special report from The Telegraph regarding tyres. Bearing in mind that a small contact patch at four corners of the car are all that keep you on the road, there are some drivers who take this element of their vehicle as of very little importance. Read the full […]
Top Gear has a gallery of the staggering new Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, a performance monster that has a power to weight ratio of 562bhp per tonne – a truly staggering figure. This is the start of Lamborghini’s new ethos of looking at other elements of design rather than raw power. It’s certainly an interesting looking […]
Winter can be a tough time on your car. Have a think about some of these things as the winter weather draws ever closer: 1) Engine coolant/anti-freeze – keep it topped up and at the right level. You want your engine to start on those cold winter mornings, so look after it as you should. […]