Drive safe this Christmas

We all know that it’s illegal to drive if you’re above the legal drink drive limit, and punishable with severe and long-lasting penalties, but what does that mean for you and your Christmas parties?

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When Do You Want To Stop?

Health Check

Did you know that all emergency service vehicles change their tyres at 3mm, rather than the minimum legal regulation of 1.6mm? There’s a very good reason why; it takes much longer to stop in the wet with tyre tread below 3mm. Take a look at the two graphics below, courtesy of Continental Tyres, and make […]

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Keeping young (and old) kids entertained during long journeys

Health Check

With all the bank holidays coming up and the rapidly approaching six week summer break, you’re bound to take some day trips with your family in the car, or perhaps into foreign territory! Below we provide some simple ideas (not including in-car DVD’s) for keeping young (and old) kids entertained during long journeys: Granny went […]

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‘Ullo John! Gotta new motor?

Health Check

Yes unfortunately there are still some ‘Arthur Daley’ rogues out there, so here are a few tips for buying a used car from a dealer.

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Looking after your car

Health Check

Everything works better if we look after it, right? This month we bring you some basic tips for what you can do to look after your car in between servicing and MOTs: Keep the tyres inflated properly – Check the pressure regularly, especially before long journeys. Refer to your vehicle handbook for details of the […]

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Taking your car abroad

Health Check

Taking your car abroad for your holidays this summer? Please find below our simple checklist for driving on the Continent.

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