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Ways to cut costs in your car workshop business

Despite the fact that the UK automotive industry has stabilised somewhat since the COVID-19 pandemic, running a small garage or car workshop business still has its challenges

Not every body shop is the same

Not every body shop is the same

To the layperson, when your car isn’t driving right, you need it fixed. Knowing how to drive is different from understanding how to pop open the hood and repair it yourself.

3 ways to brand your vehicle using stickers (for all budgets)

3 ways to brand your vehicle using stickers (for all budgets)

If you’re a business or brand with vehicles on the road, turning them into advertising billboards is an excellent investment.

Cracked Tyres - How do they impact your MOT?

MOTs can be a stressful event to prepare your car for – especially if you’re new to car ownership. The test is a comprehensive one, with many factors at play, and it can be difficult to know exactly what you should be looking out for ahead of sending your car off for one. Maybe you’ve noticed cracking on the sidewalls of your tyres, and you’re wondering if you should do something about it – or if it will affect your MOT results at all.

8 ways to personalise your car without looking tacky

For many of us, our car is a personal possession that is filled with memories. We don’t want our cars to look identical to every other car on the road, but sometimes, car personalisation can lean on the tacky side.

Five simple checks to carry out before your MOT

Getting an MOT for your vehicle is one of those life admin tasks that just needs ticking off. It’s an important aspect of car ownership, but one that many of us view as a nuisance.

Innovative gadgets that will help you take better care of your car

Innovative gadgets that will help you take better care of your car

Cars are usually a guy's best friend. You clean it, wash it, and take it regularly for servicing. In this case, keeping your car in good condition is a must. Not just because you love your car but because it needs repair and maintenance every now and then.

Your guide to the most commonly replaced car part - brake pads

Cars require a pretty constant stream of parts and pieces to remain roadworthy. Though of all car parts that need replacing regularly, none need changing more often than brake pads.

How to transfer your number plate to another car

Depending on the number plate you have chosen, a personalised number plate can sometimes be expensive to buy. If you have invested into one for yourself, or if someone has bought you one for a birthday or a special occasion, then chances are that you will always want to keep it.

10 unique accessories for your car in 2018

You could argue that car accessories are ten-a-penny these days. You could also argue that with a little imagination, car accessories can also be seriously cool and creative.

Buying a personalised plate in the UK - The Do's and Don'ts

The sales of personalised number plates grew 12% between the years 2016 and 2017 and they’re all the rage right now.

How to buy a personal registration number for your car

How to buy a personal registration number for your car

It may seem vain to want to pay extra for personalised number plates, but if it’s something you want, you should definitely go for it. It’s a purchase that may become more valuable in time (if you own a combination many others desire), but it’s also a personal purchase that will make you feel good.

How in-car connectivity can make you a safer driver

When Volkswagen revealed that it was combining the Alexa Voice Service with Car-Net functions back in January, there was plenty of excitement around how the development will help move cars even further into the 21st century.

Why you might need a radar detector

Why you might need a radar detector

A radar detector is a nifty electronic device that you as a car driver can use to avoid being pulled over and possibly fined for exceeding the speed limit.

Pioneer unveils the ultimate Christmas gift for the discerning car audiophile

Pioneer unveils the ultimate Christmas gift for the discerning car audiophile

What do you buy the car enthusiast that truly has everything? Well, if they like music, Pioneer has just taken the wraps of what undoubtedly amounts to the ultimate gift for anyone obsessed with in-car audio equipment, the ‘Ultimate Install’ worth almost £5,500!!!