Motoring

FEATURE: How do I know if the track rod end is broken?

FEATURE: How do I know if the track rod end is broken?

Every vehicle owner should have a basic understanding of how various parts of their car and what the job of that part is.

Without knowledge of component operations, it is challenging to properly maintain your car.

May 30, 2023
FEATURE: Using numbers in your private number plate: how to make it stand out

FEATURE: Using numbers in your private number plate: how to make it stand out

A private number plate can be an excellent way to personalise your vehicle and make it feel truly your own.

It can be tricky to find the right combination of letters and numbers to make a private licence plate stand out – there are only so many combinations to come up with something truly memorable.

April 30, 2023
FEATURE: Pros and cons of cars with brake drums

FEATURE: Pros and cons of cars with brake drums

Whether you’re new to car buying or haven’t purchased a car in many years, it can be challenging to know what to look for when searching for a new vehicle.

There’s so much to consider, including whether you prefer a 3- or 5-door vehicle and a gas, electric or hybrid car.

March 28, 2023
FEATURE: What you need to know about glow plugs

FEATURE: What you need to know about glow plugs

Glow plugs are an essential part of diesel engine cars.

They typically have quite a long lifespan, but like most parts on a car, they will fade over time.

February 26, 2023
FEATURE: Top tips for tackling 4 manoeuvres in practical driving test

FEATURE: Top tips for tackling 4 manoeuvres in practical driving test

If you’re preparing for a driving test, then you’ll want to be able to nail any manoeuvre you’re asked to perform.

This means focussing your practice on them.

January 15, 2023
FEATURE: When should you replace your car tyres?

FEATURE: When should you replace your car tyres?

Car maintenance is something of a hobby for many people across the UK, but this is certainly not the case for every driver.

Indeed, the vast majority of motorists in the UK have relatively little interest in the specifics of caring for their vehicle; their car is a means to an end.

December 5, 2022
FEATURE: How to find the perfect new car

FEATURE: How to find the perfect new car

In need of a new car?

This is always a daunting process to go through, but in the current economic climate, it is particularly off-putting with the cost-of-living crisis and the cost of new cars currently so high.

November 30, 2022
FEATURE: Part of original Crewe car factory turned into “heritage garage”

FEATURE: Part of original Crewe car factory turned into “heritage garage”

Part of the original Crewe factory site has been repurposed as a home for some of the most historically significant Bentley models from the last 103 years of company history.

The Heritage Garage alongside the existing Bentley Lineage exhibition in CW1 House, provides a showcase for the 42-car-strong Bentley Heritage Collection.

October 22, 2022
FEATURE: What is the process of obtaining a car loan?

FEATURE: What is the process of obtaining a car loan?

When you are in the market for a new or used car, one of the biggest decisions you will have to make is how to pay for it.

One option is to obtain a car loan from a lender.

October 5, 2022
FEATURE: The best commuting cars

FEATURE: The best commuting cars

Whether you love it or hate it, the commute to work is something that many of us have to do at least a few times a week.

When it comes to driving to and from work, it is vital that you have a car that you can rely on so that you are confident each time you get behind the wheel and do not worry about breaking down.

September 21, 2022
FEATURE: The used car market – still the place to be?

FEATURE: The used car market – still the place to be?

If you have been shopping around in the used car market in recent months, it is understandable if you have been a little shocked at the prices you are finding.

There has been a dramatic rise in prices in recent times largely due to a surge in demand following COVID-19 along with the global chip shortage, which has brought the production of new cars down and led more people to the used car market.

August 28, 2022
FEATURE: Are more people leasing their cars than ever?

FEATURE: Are more people leasing their cars than ever?

These days, it seems that more people than ever are leasing their car over options like PCP or buying the vehicle outright.

It is thought that there are a few reasons for this, including waiting times for new cars as a result of the global chip shortage, the cost of living crisis and the ability to drive a new car every few years.

August 25, 2022
First Bentley T-series car from 1965 given new lease of life

First Bentley T-series car from 1965 given new lease of life

The very first Bentley T-Series is being brought back to life after several decades gathering dust in storage.

The Crewe-based car markers have started a complete wheels-up restoration of the 6¼-litre pushrod V8

April 21, 2022