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The 2017 Citroen C4 Picasso

New Citroen C4 Picasso

Right now it is difficult to see a better practical family car hitting the roads than the new Citroen C4 Picasso anytime soon. In addition to being a stylish and attractive car, this is...

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Best Cars to Lease in 2017

Leasing a car is one of the most flexible finance options, as it allows you to change your car every 3-4 years. If you enjoy driving a new car, now is a great time...

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What drives British motorists mad?

New survey shows what really drives British motorists mad Driving, it can be the best of times or the worst of times, but in this modern age of congestion and bad drivers it is...

Lexus sales records

Lexus Success Story

The Reasons for Lexus’ Growing Success and Popularity In recent times, Lexus has become Japan’s largest-selling make of premium cars and established themselves as pioneers in the luxury car sector. The luxury vehicle division...

Just Where Are The Best Deals on Wheels?

When looking to buy a car there is certainly no shortage of choice. The UK has over 4,900 franchised dealers plus many more generalists. Car auctions, internet sites and private ads offer even more...

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Valuing Your Car

Selling Your Car? Here’s How to Get the Best Idea of What It’s Worth. If you’re in the market to sell off your old car you have a few different options when it comes...

Used Car Checklist

Used Car Buying Checklist

Buying a car used can be a great way to get more for your money, but it can also be a great way to get ripped off if you don’t know how to sort...

Tools for Car Repair

5 Items Every Garage Needs in 2017

Every motorist should have a garage that is properly equipped. You do not need to be a mechanic to fix every problem that you encounter, and thanks to some excellent tools and equipment, anybody...

Is Ford RS Coming for the Fiesta?

Fiesta to get a Hot Hatch Makeover?

The automotive industry was stunned when the new Ford Focus RS was unleashed in 2016, as the impressive compact car packed a serious punch and delivered excellent statistics. The 345bhp four-wheel drive hot hatchback...

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Rent a Supercar

Have you ever dreamed of driving a Lamborghini or Ferrari? Well now you can, and not just for a few laps around a track. With specialist supercar hire firms you can rent out a supercar...

First-Time Car Buyer Guide

A Brief Guide for a First-Time Car Buyer For a first-time buyer, the prospect of buying a car can be daunting. With so much choice on the market and many finance options to choose...

The Origin of the Chain

Humanity is so familiar with chains – we see them and use them in hundreds of applications throughout our lives – that it may come as a surprise to find that they are a...

Signs of Confusion?

The British have always been great travellers with some of the world’s most famous explorers hailing from our shores: Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and Captain James Cook to name but a few...

Options for Buying a Used Car

With new car sales reaching record levels, the used car market is currently awash with vehicles including some real gems but buying a used car is, as it always has been, fraught with danger...

Lease vs Buy

The Benefits of Leasing

When you are in the market for a new car, you have a variety of options available to you. You can buy a car outright with cash and there is also the possibility of getting a...

Benefits of Owning a Dashboard Camera

Dashboard Cameras or Dash Cameras for cars, have become increasingly popular over the years. They mount onto your cars dashboard and record everything it captures. Dash cams come in a variety of sizes, styles, and...

Car Club vs Car Ownership

We all enjoy the convenience of having our own vehicle, but the cost of owning and running it can be draining on our finances. So is joining a Car Club a more economically viable...

March 2016 Reg Plates

March marks the month of the new 2016 reg plate release, and with this in mind West Way Nissan have created this new 2016 reg plate infographic to welcome the new number release. Now...

Best Car Gadgets for Christmas

Top 5 Car Gadgets For Christmas If you’re struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift for the car-lover in your life, why not take a look at some of our favourite car gadgets. Our...

3 Things you Should Know about Car-Tuning

If you are having major transmission problems, tuning up your car is not necessarily going to help you. That is because car tune-ups are largely performed with an eye towards preventative maintenance, saving you...

Which 4×4 is on your Christmast wish list?

With Christmas approaching Car leasing is proving very popular right now as everyone looks to manage their budget and cost out their finances far in advance. In homage to the current popularity of vehicle leasing...

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The Cost Of Number Plates

If you buy a personalised registration direct from the DVLA’s website then the price will start from £250. This cost includes VAT and the mandatory £80 assignment fee. You can buy the same registration from...

Six checks to keep your car running smoothly

Here are six simple DIY car maintenance service checks to ensure that your car is kept in top running order.  Don’t leave it until your next garage service, follow this simple check-list for a...

Top 3 Benefits Of Car Leasing

Car leasing, which has become incredibly popular over the past few years, is a great way for people to drive away in a car that they’ve always wanted, but not been able to afford....

Buying a Used Car Checklist

Buying a Used Car – What you Need to Check According to the latest figures by the Citizens Advice Service, there are more complaints about used cars than any other purchase in the UK....

Cars you can Lease cheaply

Apparently car consumers know a good deal when they see one and 2015 has been no exception. The first half of the year has been driven largely by high residual value and low interest rates...

Top 5 Finance Cars

With many of us trying to live within a budget and save money where we can, it makes sense that a good place to save some cash is with your car. Whether that’s watching...

Around the World in 15 Taxis

Whether you’re flagging down a hackney or hopping in the back of a minicab, if you’re lost or without a ride, you can always rely on the humble taxi to get you from A...

Tomorrow’s World Today

Advances in real time data collection, flow modeling and Smartphone ownership have now made fully integrated public transport systems a reality. The Problem Most of us are now experiencing serious problems with our current...

How to overtake safely

Overtaking another road user fills most people with dread and for good reason, overtaking is one of the most dangerous manoeuvres you can do when driving. The reason it’s so dangerous is because in...

The All new 2015 Honda Civic

2015 Is Set to Introduce the all New HONDA CIVIC A refreshed and updated version of the Honda Civic is set to be released in 2015, following a number of features that have been...

Nissan Pulsar Review

Nissan finally revealed the car that is set to take on the family hatchback market; the latest model will be positioned slightly below the Qashqai with prices roughly 10% lower also, the brand new...