cars
How to Manage a Large Fleet of Cars
As a business, you may have a large number of cars and other vehicles to manage. This can be a difficult and time-consuming job that not everybody will be able to do. If you want your fleet to run well and be safe for its drivers, though, you really need to be taking care of the vehicles. Hire a fleet management company or employ someone as your own personal fleet manager. They can carry out other duties as well, depending on how large the fleet is. This person will be responsible for keeping track of all the vehicles that are owned by the company. Make sure all maintenance is carried out on time. Cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles will need to pass their MOT test and should also be...
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...
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...