Author: Sarah
What to do if you Need a New Cambelt
If you need a new cambelt for your vehicle, it can take a lot of work and be a major expense. The cambelt is an integral part of the vehicle’s engine and will synchronise the rotation of the camshaft and crankshaft. So what should you do if it breaks? You will need to get the cambelt changed if you do plan on keeping the car. You won’t be able to drive the vehicle without it and if it breaks whilst you are driving, you will most definitely know that something is seriously wrong. The car will lose power after you hear a loud noise. You should take your car to a garage but make sure you get it towed. Do not attempt to restart the engine, especially if you suspect...
Choosing to Purchase a Car on PCP Finance
PCP finance is a good option if you have little or no deposit and no vehicle to part exchange. You will be given lower monthly payments in order to rent your vehicle for a set period of time. If, after this time, you decide that you want to purchase your vehicle, there will be a number of steps you will have to follow. Here is a general guide: Find your minimum guaranteed value. This is the amount the car will still be worth at the end of your contract. Find out how much you would still have to pay off. Talk to your car finance company to get this amount. Decide how you are going to purchase the vehicle. The best thing to do is purchase it outright. Many people...
Should you Choose Petrol or Diesel?
Petrol and diesel vehicles both come with their own set of advantages. The choice will depend on the way you drive, the vehicle you have and how you are going to be using it. Here are some of the points to consider for each: Petrol Petrol tends to be a little bit cheaper than diesel, though the difference is now minimal. Most vehicles now tend to be petrol so it might give you more choice when you are buying a car, van or motorbike. New research is also showing that diesel can be incredibly damaging to the environment and petrol may be favourable. Diesel Diesel vehicles used to have a bad reputation but now, diesel cars feel very similar to petrol. The driving experience you will get is really not...
Carrying a Spare Tyre with you
You should always carry a spare tyre in your car. It’s important for if you break down in an inconvenient place and it will also save you money as it’s much cheaper to change a tyre yourself. You will also enjoy the freedom of not having to call out a breakdown company just because your tyre needs to be replaced. If your car doesn’t come with a spare tyre, keep one in the boot or attach it to the back of the vehicle. Make sure your spare tyre is a high enough quality that you will be able to drive a large number of miles on it if you need to. Whilst it doesn’t have to be as good as your regular tyres, it does need to be a reliable...
Parking for Blue Badge Holders
The blue badge scheme helps people in the UK who have disabilities to park closer to their destination. The badges will help people to have more independence and to get to where they need to be without having to worry about parking their vehicles too far away. Disabled parking spaces will also usually be larger so that people can get a wheelchair out of a vehicle easily if required. People can apply for blue badges quickly and easily if they need to make use of one. They can be used if a disabled person if driving or if they are a passenger in a vehicle as well. It will entitle them to park in disabled bays on streets and in council car parks, though different rules may apply in private...