While you might naturally associate winter weather with coldness, the inside of your car’s engine might still be vulnerable to overheating at this time of year. Let’s take a look at the problem and what causes it.
Why do cars overheat?
The internal combustion engine works by creating a series of miniature explosions, which, as well as generating kinetic energy to drive a piston, will...
Mums and dads have been warned to wrap-up warm to avoid fines at the school gates after new research revealed more than one in ten leaves their motor running while waiting for their kids.
Experts at leading price comparison site Quotezone.co.uk are urging drivers to stop their cars idling outside schools in order to reduce air pollution and avoid fines of up to £80.
An electric car owner was shocked when he found 23 Teslas queuing to use the charging points at a motorway service station.
Experts are calling for more investment in EV infrastructure after driver Dylan Sumbler took to social media to share a video of the Teslas queuing at Tebay Services in Cumbria over the festive holidays.
EV experts from LeaseElectricCar.co.uk said the...
School minibuses are a wonderful asset to have for any educational establishment. They open the door for school trips, and the world of extra-curricular off campus activities for pupils. Some schools even use them to transport students to and from transport spots like train stations, which is extremely helpful for parents and students alike. For any school looking for a minibus, these top...
Drivers are being warned to take extra measures to stay awake behind the wheel as the UK approaches the shortest day of the year.
Road safety experts from RoadAngel say there is increased risk of drivers falling asleep at the wheel as early mornings and late afternoons grow steadily darker.
Daylight hours are becoming progressively shorter in Britain as we approach the...
Any car can be modified, for practical reasons, such as adding air conditioning or for aesthetics, including alloy wheels, new rims, or a vinyl car wrap. The important factor is to ensure that, whatever the nature of the modifications you make to your car, you notify your insurer where relevant and confirm that your policy remains valid. Some changes are not accepted by most UK car insurers,...
There is never a good time to buy a new car. This moment in time, though – as household expenses continue to soar – seems somehow worse than most. Still, failure to properly recognise when it is time to upgrade your vehicle can cost you significantly more over time – in repair costs, roadside breakdowns and eventual scrapping altogether. What are some of the tell-tale signs that your car...
In the market for a new car? It doesn't matter what the reason is – first car, family upgrade, or change in personal circumstances. Buying a new set of wheels is a huge milestone moment. It's also a significant purchase. So, it's essential that you decide on a make and model that's perfect for you. And this means going through a few key steps to ensure you don't make a costly error.
Motorists are being urged to squeeze as many miles out of their tanks as possible amid the fluctuating cost of fuel and Britain’s current cost-of-living crisis.
Experts at one of the UK’s leading price comparison websites Quotezone.co.uk , have offered car owners advice on how to make their fuel go further with simple adjustments to their driving habits.
