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The relative merits of interval servicing and variable mileage servicing

February 15, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

All car manufacturers recommend routine servicing as a way of ensuring optimal vehicle performance and durability over time. However, it can be difficult to know how often to service your car, as some types of vehicle damage can go unnoticed for some time. Interval servicing and variable mileage servicing are both methods of ensuring your …

League One’s star strikers

February 15, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

Whilst, traditionally at least, stopping to think about lower league football might conjure up images of semi-professional players slogging it out in front of minimal crowds at ramshackle stadiums, that’s far from the case in England’s League One. In fact, despite the fact that it’s technically England’s third tier – behind the Premier League and …

Protecting Your Boiler During the Winter Months

February 15, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

As the nights draw in and the weather gets ever colder, everyone starts switching on their heating to ensure their homes stay warm and toasty throughout the day and night. This means a lot more is demanded from boilers at this time of year than during the summer months. They are used all year round …

The world’s best four- wheel drive vehicles for poor weather conditions

February 15, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

Driving in poor weather conditions can be unpleasant as well as dangerous. While the most important safety factor in poor weather driving is driver skill, some vehicles are more suited to poor conditions than others. Typically, four-wheel drive vehicles are more stable and get more traction than two-wheel drives. However, even within four-wheel drives there …

Simple tips for reducing the cost of family motoring

February 15, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

Improving your fuel efficiency is one of the most effective ways to reduce the amount you spend on petrol and to cut your car maintenance expenses in the long term. Tips for eco-driving include maintaining a consistent speed as much as possible, which means avoiding stop-start driving and uphill climbs, as well as driving within …

Five things to look for in a car insurance policy

February 14, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

Buying car insurance can be a bewildering process, with terminology and legal jargon putting you on the back foot. However, at its core, car insurance is very simple, and by looking for a few key areas to insure, you can get a cheaper quote and better customise your plan. Firstly, you should decide whether you …

This year’s must-have accessories for your modified car

February 14, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

The most in-style accessories for a car are often the most unique ones, as car enthusiasts are continually looking for new ways to impress. Finding something that matches your personality will make you stand out from the crowd, so it’s always a good idea to look for accessories that nobody seems to have. This year, …

Reducing Australia’s Annual Road Death Toll

January 29, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

Motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of accidental death in Australia. On average, four people lose their lives every day on Australian roads with a further 90 people seriously injured. Since records began in 1925, there have been 180,000 deaths recorded from fatal road accidents. As well as the devastating social impact, these …

Contract hire – does the business model work?

December 25, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

With a number of vehicle funding options available for UK businesses, it’s important to choose the right solution for your company. Of course, not all businesses are the same but there are common considerations, such as budgeting, peace of mind and that all-important driver satisfaction. One of the main benefits of contract hire is that …