Buying Second-Hand and Revealing a Car’s History
In the market for a second-hand vehicle? It can be daunting to navigate such a large market, but when you know what to look for and how to find it you should not have...
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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...
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...
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 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...
Going under the hood of UK Drivers
For most of us, if not us all, our vehicles are central parts in the motors of our everyday lives. We drive to work and home at night, to get into town or otherwise...
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...
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 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...
What Protects You While You’re Driving?
Whether you’re working on it, walking on it or driving on it, staying safe on the road is essential. But what are the driving devices and roadway essentials which help to keep everyone safe...
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...
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...
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...
Looking Back at the Best Cars of 2016
2016 may have been a bad year for many things, but one area that hasn’t felt its icy touch is the auto industry. We’ve put together a list of a few of the best...
The UK’s Worst Places to get a Taxi
We’ve all been there, stood in the taxi queue after a night out waiting in the cold for what seems to be hours clutching our takeaway and hoping to be next in the queue...
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...
Why drink driving doesn’t have to mean a ban: three questions to ask
A lot of people think that drink driving is the end of the world, and it’s understandable given the list of penalties that could be handed to you. Depending on the severity of...
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...
How Much Money Can You Make from Renting Your Driveway?
London is a heaving, thriving metropolis, a place where everyone wants to be and be seen. But it is a city short on one thing: space. Space for people- from housing to pavement space...
Finding a Job After a Drink-driving Conviction
Being convicted of drink-driving is a life-changing experience – you may have been banned for a long period, which affects your day-to-day life. You may have lost, or had to change, your job because...
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...
How to scrap your car and what to do next
If you decide to scrap your car, it can become confusing as to where to take your vehicle, what you can and cannot accept cash for, and who you need to send relevant documentation...
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...
Everything you always wanted to know about Adblue
If you are the owner of a diesel-powered vehicle, you’ve probably heard of AdBlue. However, there are many vehicle owners who are not overly familiar with what it is and what it does for...
Essential Pre-MOT Checks for a Pass
The MOT inspection comes but once a year, although for many who dread the day it can feel like its a lot less than a year since the last inspection. Here we share with...
Simple tricks to keep your car fighting fit
You should treat the health of your car in the same way you treat your own health. Ensure you keep up with routine rituals, find faults early and, generally, just treat it with respect....
Car Essentials for the Intrepid Adventurer
Are you the kind of person that just can’t ignore the call of the open road? Sometimes there is nothing more thrilling than setting off in your car and heading out to discover new...
UK gets top spot in whiplash charts
A new study, by insurance company LV= has found that whiplash claims in the UK are among the highest in the world with a huge 80% of injury claims seeking compensation for whiplash. The...
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...
50 Years of legendary cars from the big screen
Check out these classic cars from the Silver Screen from the last 50 years, how many do you remember? Take a trip through cinema history and look at some of the most...
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....
How to earn the most from your scrap car
It can be hard saying goodbye to an old car, but whether it’s failed its MOT, you’ve had an accident or it’s just time to get rid of the old banger, the first question...
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....
Battery Chargers
This article explains how domestic car battery chargers work and how to pick the best one.
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...
Car Servicing – independent or main dealer?
There are many reasons why your car might need a service. Perhaps the winter weather is closing in and you want your car to be fully prepared. Maybe it’s not functioning quite to the...