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Driven.co.uk have just published an interesting list of iPhone apps aimed at drivers. The list includes some useful and some novelty apps. We’ve written about some others apps a couple of times before but never worked on getting a decent list together. Personally I get most use out of Navfree which is a free GPS […]
If you’re going abroad, you may want to consider the fact that if you commit any offences on the road then you’re unlikely to be treated with much sympathy. That being the case, read on how a company might just be able to save you money… Motoring across the Channel can work out expensive. In […]
Here’s the latest from GEM Motoring Assist, this time on how to best look after your pet this summer by keeping it cool in your car. This summer, No.1 for breakdown cover in the UK and road safety charity GEM Motoring Assist, is reminding motorists to take special care of their pets when travelling and […]
Trusteddealers.co.uk are offering a new book as a free download. The Hypermiling Handbook does exactly what it says on the tin, with some great advice on how to get the most mileage for your moulah! Take a read through it now to see some top tips and find out for yourself how you can save. […]
If you are regular in London, you’ll know how difficult it can be finding a suitable parking space. The new iparkmycar App for iPhone and iPod Touch is designed to take out the stress from the experience so you can get on your way hassle free. The app uses the iPhone’s GPS capabilities to help […]
At some point I hope to do a bit more of a round up about iPhone apps for drivers but for now it’s just a quick post with some information about a couple of apps I’ve tried recently. Firstly it’s the Smart Car app (more info, app store link). It’s a fairly simple but fun […]
Recommended? Yes Pros: Simple to use, TV function, Clear maps, Lane departure, Foot navigation, Lane Guidance system, Safety camera, Traffic warning Cons: Unnatural sounding nav voice, At times confused warnings, Fiddly when in a rush to put on windscreen Price: Around £170 Time Spent: Three months Introduction With a much greater choice in the sat […]
I have to be honest and say that I’ve never previously used a sat nav device but I really enjoyed giving this one a try. My normal method of finding somewhere involves printing out some Google Maps and just muddling my way through so there was definite room for improvement. Before switching it on I […]
Turtle Wax have a new range of products branded ‘ICE’. One of them is the new synthetic liquid wash, which is a clear, synthetic formula designed to produce ‘unbeatable cleaning and shine’. Here’s the information direct from Turtle Wax: Consists of surfactants, lubricating agents and conditioners to provide the ultimate performance in car wash. PH […]
As I know you’re all such big fans of the Vauxhall Corsa VXR, I thought you might like to know that for those of you without the hot version of this great hatch (e.g. just a ‘standard’ Corsa) you can still get the look. Vauxhall is offering racing stripes in white, silver of black fully […]