Author: Sarah
Parking Sensors – are they Essential?
When you buy a new car, you will inevitably have a thorough checklist outlining all of the things that are non-negotiable for you. One thing that is becoming more desirable in new vehicles is a parking sensor. This is essentially a device that will help you to park the car successfully, allowing you to park in smaller, tighter spaces. Some parking sensors will work by beeping when you get too close to a vehicle or object, alerting you to the fact that you need to stop. Others will also be visual – you may be able to see where you are parking via a rear-view camera. Some cars are even able to park themselves using advanced self-parking technology. Parking sensors can be a great idea if you are not that...
Cam belt changes
Many cars have a cam belt or timing chain fitted which is a part of the internal combustion engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft(s). This allows the engine’s valves to open and close at the proper times during each cylinder’s intake and exhaust strokes. This belt will often need replacing over time and the interval for this is different for each make and manufacture of vehicle. If you do not change the belt and it breaks or the tensions fail that support it then you could ruin your engine and often the damage is more than the cost of the vehicle, especially for older vehicles. The cost of replacing the cam belt again varies from vehicle to vehicle costing anywhere from £150 upwards of £400,...
Choosing a family car
Finding a family car can be tough. You may have several factors that you need to consider and it may be that you have to sacrifice one for another when it comes to making your purchase. After carrying out some research on parents looking to purchase a family car we were able to understand some of the main points they look for. Space – Space was often top of the list – Families with two or more children often worry about the space in the car and not only for the passengers but also for carrying items in the boot. This is especially the case for families that need to carry pushchairs with them. Reliability / economical – These again ranked high. Many families may be living on a tight...
Car phone holders
There are a huge number of different car phone holders on the market, it can be difficult to make a choice on the right one. Below are a list of a few of the different types of in car phone holders and the advantages and disadvantages of both. Suction phone holders – These are probably the most common type of phone holder and can often also be used for Sat Navs etc. They work by sticking to your window screen using a suction method and then an arm attaches to the suction cup in which the phone can be placed to allow it to be angled in the right direction. Sticky pads – there are a number of different sticky pad type holders that are used in cars or vans...
Car insurance laws
If you own a car then you will know that insurance can be a hugely monthly or annual cost. Car insurance can vary from a few hundred pounds a year upwards of two thousand pounds a year and those likely to see the highest premiums are young, male drivers, drivers with a number of points on their licence or drivers who have been disqualified in the past. Despite the cost of insurance it is vital for any car that is being used or kept on the road to have valid motor insurance. If you do not have this you can find yourself in trouble with the law and risk having your car taken away and crushed. If your car is not currently being used on the roads then you do...