Car related articles - Page 1

1. Appointing a drink driving solicitor to avoid a driving ban

If you have been charged with a drink driving offence and you’re likely to be prosecuted, you may avoid the driving ban by having a drink driving solicitor defend your case. There are many ways a solicitor can win your case but you need to contact one as soon as possible rather than wait for the last minute so that a solid case can...

2. 10 car facts you didn't know about driving

1. As a new driver you might wonder ‘how do I know when my petrol tank is full?’ When filling up your tank at a petrol station, it’s impossible to overfill because the pump will cut off the petrol supply automatically when your tank is full and will not allow you to go over the maximum limit. 2. When de-icing car windows many people...

3. Things you should know about the driving ban

Driving when you are under the influence of alcohol is a serious crime and can cost you your life or lives of innocent people. So it is best if you don't drink when you have to drive as it will save you from many problems including high car insurance for drink driving! How much alcohol are you allowed to consume if you are driving? A...

4. Ministry of Transport (MOT)

What is an MOT test? MOT stands for Ministry Of Transport and an MOT test is required to determine whether your vehicle meets the minimum road safety and environmental standards, so in other words whether it is roadworthy or not. However you should be aware that the MOT does not guarantee that your vehicle does not have any other...

5. Buying used cars

Buying used cars can be much of a hassle if you know nothing about cars. So it is better to inform yourself before you make a purchase that you might regret later on. So here are the things you should know before buying a used car: What is the value of the used car in question? You don’t want to be paying more than you should, do you?...

6. Car donation

There are a number of reasons why you would consider car donation. For example, you might be paying registration or parking fees for a car you are not using and you are looking for a way to dispose your car without any hassles. Or perhaps your car broke down and the cost to get it fixed is more than you are willing to spend. So what are...