Are you an owner of an electric or hybrid car or thinking about buying one and would like to know more? In this article, we explain the differences between a Hybrid, Pure Electric and Electric vehicle and list some of the most popular makes on the market today.
Shining a new light on an old problem
A light-hearted look at the pros and cons of DIY lightbulb replacement by David Goodman By the time you’re reading this, Christmas, the New Year and 2020 will be
Darren and his BMW woes – part 2.
It’s been a month now since Darren picked up his used BMW 730D from Terry the friendly car dealer and he’s put another 1000 miles on it already. The first
The pleasures and perils of used prestige cars – a (long) cautionary tale (Part 1)
Browsing through the online classified car adverts is one of life’s pleasures for a car enthusiast. It costs nothing, yet allows your mind to wander and imagine the endless joy of cruising around in something a
Choose your used car wisely or you might make a costly mistake!
Browsing through online classified car adverts is one of life’s simple pleasures for a car enthusiast. It costs nothing and allows you to dream of cruising around in something a
A little automotive history lesson and the perils of Facebook groups.
As I approach the milestone age of 50, I occasionally take a moment to reflect upon the past and remember how things have changed over the years. Whilst chatting to
It’s almost Christmas so here’s a little poem I’ve written about a day in the garage………
‘Twas the day before Christmas and dumped outside our door Was a 10 year old Astra whose engine was poor. The mechanics were all getting ready to leave But it was pushed
Whatever happened to simplicity? A luggage compartment ordeal!
The technology fitted to newer cars never ceases to amaze and bewilder me these days. In days of old, to open the boot of your modest saloon simply required you
When stopping in time saves a fortune! Ignore now and pay later.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing indeed. How many times have you done something and regretted it afterwards? It could be a little thing such as an impulse purchase you could
Less than perfect timing – more BMW engine woes!
Modern Diesel engined cars are wonderful, aren’t they? So much power, efficiency and low emissions (well, during testing at least) whilst not rattling anywhere nearly as much as they used