Nov 26
As we come into the Winter months and the temperature starts to lower, it’s important to ensure that you and your vehicle are prepared. That may mean checking the capacity levels of your car, including the tyre pressure, tread depth and anti-freeze. We would recommend taking a look at...
read more → Oct 16
Keeping your vehicle road-worthy is a legal requirement and, as it tends to be a bit of a ‘grudge purchase’, there can be a focus on paying the lowest price to get it sorted out. However, when you choose cheap, are you actually getting the best value Hastings MOT?...
read more → Feb 21
Did you know there is a sharp increase in the number of breakdowns during the Winter months? Any underlying mechanical issues could escalate as temperatures plummet, which can lead to hefty garage bills. To help you avoid unnecessary costs and inconvenience, here is a video from Tivoli that outlines...
read more → Jan 08
An independent garage, or a branded dealership? Which would you choose for your car maintenance requirements? Since the implementation of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation in 2003, motorists have had the freedom of choosing their favoured garage for their car maintenance needs. However, this stipulates the question of...
read more → Jul 15
Electric cars are popping up everywhere. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says that 59,945 electric vehicles were registered between January and December 2018 in the UK. The government has just announced that every new house built will have an electric vehicle charge point fitted. So...
read more → Jun 03
There are a number of driving questions that people are not entirely clear on or think they know the answers to, but are actually subject to ...
read more → Apr 16
The AA found that 92% of motorists didn’t know what was involved in their car service. And this isn’t that surprising given that there is no set answer. It depends on the garage or mechanic, and then can further depend on the type of...
read more → Mar 19
You probably already know that if your car is over 3 years old, you are legally required to have an annual MOT to ensure it is safe to drive. But do you know exactly what an MOT involves, the details of your car that are examined and the...
read more → Feb 14
Size & Speed Tyres are marked with a series of letters and numbers. This code details the specification of your tyres, such as the size, maximum load and maximum speed....
read more → Nov 20
As the days draw in we face the seasonal challenges of driving through the winter. Dusk happens quickly, it is dark for longer, it is wetter and colder, and winds, fog, ice and possibly snow are all likely. More accidents happen as people adjust to the changing light levels,...
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