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1) Get a good car even with bad credit
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Automotive
There are a number of reasons that you could find yourself with a bad credit rating; from missing a mortgage repayment to having a partner with a lot of debt. Regardless of the cause, having bad credit shouldn't mean your life should be put on hold.
Having bad credit can be frustrating and many people feel embarrassed about their financial situation. The depth of choice in the UK finance market means that you may still be able to get the products you want and need despite your...
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2) There's no safety like snow safety
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Automotive
For even the most confident and capable drivers out there, driving on snow can present an array of problems and challenges. Nothing is as it seems and even the simplest of driving tasks can become tricky and cause problems.
Unfortunately it's not possible to control the weather but it is possible to rein your vehicle under control when cold weather hits and snow begins to fall. When snow lays on the road the amount of grip available to your car is greatly reduced. This significa...
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3) Top tips for buying a new or used car
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Automotive
Buying a car can sometimes be an intense and stressful process. However, there are a few simple steps you can follow to make buying a car almost seem easy.
The first step is to look at the reasons as to why you need a car. This should help to determine what type of car you should buy. Many might like to be seen in a sporty little convertible or a big four-wheel drive, but there are few of us who actually need a car like this.
If you need a car to be able to get to an...
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4) Driving rain? Tips to staying safe when driving in the wet
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Automotive
The British weather can be trying at the best of times, but with traffic jams, road-works and a host of other hazards to contend with, so too can driving on Britain's roads! But when you find yourself caught in a downpour behind the wheel, what can you do to keep yourself safe?
The first thing you should do is keep a good distance from the car in front. It's advisable to keep a two second gap in normal, dry conditions but in the wet your stopping distance is roughly doubled so y...
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5) Easy ways to care for your car
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Automotive
Owning your own car can bring great joy and keeping it well maintained isn't as hard as you might think. If you give your car a little bit of attention each month, you can prolong its life and increase its resale value as well.
There are several simple checks that you can do every month to keep your car in good working order. Try to set a date each month and check that the engine oil, wiper fluid, radiator coolant level and power steering fluid levels are topped up. Checking th...
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6) The (Multi) Story of Car Parking
Author:
Adam Singleton
Category:
Automotive
In 2006, there were a total of 2,734,360 vehicle registrations in the UK, meaning the number of cars, and other vehicles used by Britain's drivers, shows little sign of dropping. This is despite numerous schemes and initiatives, such as car sharing or cycling being heavily promoted in an attempt to encourage drivers to do less driving.
While these vehicles may have a huge effect on the country's roads, there is another problem encountered by their owners: when they aren't being...
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7) Life in the fast-lane: Ten tips for elderly drivers
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Automotive
They say that wisdom comes with age. And for most people at least, as the years roll by the care-free, recklessness of youth tends to be replaced by a calmer, more considered approach to life.
This is perhaps best exemplified on the roads. Whilst 17 to 25 year olds hold just 10 per cent of all driving licences in the UK, statistics show that they are responsible for over 20 per cent of all car accidents as they are generally considered more likely to take risks on the roads than...
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8) Avoid being driven mad: Looking after a vehicle
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Automotive
The average driver in the UK travels around 16,000 kilometres every year in their vehicle. As well as having a huge effect on the country's roads, which were mostly designed and built to carry far fewer vehicles, these distances can often be detrimental to cars and other forms of transport, in terms of general wear and tear.
In fact, the RAC estimate that they attended more than 2.5 million breakdowns in 2003, stating that the majority of these could have been avoided by driver...
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9) Traffic jams are stressful, right? Think again!
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
For some, there is nothing more appealing than escaping from the city centre and setting off on a mini adventure into the countryside, perhaps in an open-topped sports car, the wind streaking through their hair as the pressures of reality fall away.
Although many find that driving a car can often be a demanding task, especially when caught in rush-hour gridlock, it can actually be a great way to relieve stress and unwind. What you must ensure, however, is that you remove all po...
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10) Save money with eco friendly driving
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Automotive
The credit crunch and fuel prices have rarely been out of the news recently. When you combine this with the stark environmental warnings regarding CO2 emissions, it puts motorists under more pressure, both in terms of finance and conscience.
Clearly it's just not practical for everyone to use public transport on a daily basis, so when you have to use your own car or a work vehicle, there are a number of steps you can make to your driving style that can help the environment and...
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11) How to Buy Your Very First Car
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
So you've finally done it - you've passed your driving test and it's time to think about buying a car. This can be a daunting experience when you do it for the first time, but a little forward planning and knowledge in the right areas will go a long way towards making sure the whole process goes as smoothly as possible.
Firstly you need to think about the type of car you can afford to buy. We'd all like to get that brand new top-of-the-range model but in reality as a first tim...
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12) HHO Car Fuel Cell
Author:
Nathalie K
Category:
Automotive
Running your car on water is certainly one of the best tricks to hit the pumps and protect your pocket for a change. It might sound strange to you at first because I have to admit, the whole HHO car fuel cell idea sounded too good to be true to me. So in that case you're not alone, but it is true. You can definitely run your car on water. For those of you wondering what HHO means, it is basically only short for Hydrogen.The oil companies were trying to keep this information about unde...
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13) Build a Hydrogen Engine - What it Takes to Build a Hydrogen Engine
Author:
Eric Anderson
Category:
Automotive
The old adage that necessity is the mother of invention holds true for the invention of cars run on water and the water fuel. With oil prices unashamedly escalating to horrific heights, people are looking elsewhere to make their lives bearable and keep their cars running. Desperate geniuses have developed a counterattack to oil price hike. They are saying you can build a hydrogen engine to keep your car running, this time on water and brown gas technology.The Wonders of Electrolysis</...
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14) Water Into Fuel - Beat the Gas Companies at Their Own Game
Author:
Austin Warty
Category:
Automotive
Rather than allowing the gas companies to make you suffer, why not take matters into your own hands by turning water into fuel? Imagine doubling your gas mileage and slashing your gas costs in half. This is something that thousands of people are making a reality by building their own water into fuel kit.This solution is not just for mechanics and car enthusiasts. Anyone that can follow a set of instructions can build their own water fuel system. After visiting your local hardware stor...
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15) Eco-friendly Car Hire: Economical Renting, Environmentally Friendly
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Automotive
It's a generally well-known issue that climate change is a serious threat to the future of the planet - and the human race. Businesses and corporations have latched on to the commercial benefits of becoming eco-friendly; so, as well as doing their bit for the environment they can also benefit from publicly announcing their environmental attitude.
A lot of CO2 emissions come from the exhaust pipes of transport vehicles: cars, aeroplanes, buses, etc, which is why it's important t...
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16) Vauxhall Corsa: Take a Ride With the People's Car
Author:
Adam Singleton
Category:
Automotive
Most people have heard of the Vauxhall Corsa; whether it is because of having taken driving lessons in one or perhaps they have sat in the passenger seat due to a friend owning the characteristic super-mini. When it comes to purchasing or hiring any car for your own use, you'll want to consider various personal requirements: whether you need a car to get you from point A to B with ease, a vehicle that's dependable on those long journeys or simply a car that's suitable for the whole family...
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17) DTM Touring Car Industry Information
Author:
Priya Singh
Category:
Automotive
The stock A4 is a good-looking car - the new one even more so. It does the job it's designed for, and stylishly too. The shortened front body overhang makes it look purposeful, while the longer bonnet and wheelbase lend the impression of being a large saloon. With a Cd value of 0.27, it's aerodynamically efficient too, and can easily take a volume of 480 liters of luggage to boot. The new A4 is offered in India with a choice of two engines, 3.2FSI petrol and a 2.0TDi diesel. Both engines are di...
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18) General information For Used Cars
Author:
Priya Singh
Category:
Automotive
We approach a steep downhill slope where the trail just seems to drop away from you. Since we don't have a good view of the approach to the descent, Justin, the Land Rover driving instructor, suggests that we step out of the car to get a better sense of what lies ahead. We jump out of the confines of the Range Rover's luxurious cabin onto a slippery surface of loose sand and rocks - suggesting that this may get somewhat tricky.
The Range's parked just before a sharp left turn leading to the...
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19) How To Developed four-wheel Drive Vehicles
Author:
Priya Singh
Category:
Automotive
Land Rover is a brand held in high regard across the world, which holds true for even the most remote parts of the globe where only a vehicle of its tremendous capabilities can traverse. As one of the manufacturers to pioneer four-wheel drive vehicles, Land Rover has developed a reputation for building the most thoroughly engineered SUVs in the world.
The original Range Rover, introduced in 1970, was the first four-wheel-drive vehicle to use coil springs and four-wheel disc brakes - making...
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20) Classic Vintage car Buying Tips
Author:
Priya Singh
Category:
Automotive
If you find yourself stuck in the middle of nowhere, the new Land Cruiser, with its combination of go-anywhere ability and Toyota reliability, is the SUV of choice to get you home. Of course, with a massive V8 under the hood, it goes without saying that you would also require an unlimited supply of fuel.
To ensure that you get home even from the ends of the earth, the new Land Cruiser has active height control and adaptive variable suspension, a full time four-wheel drive system that featur...
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