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Family Road Trips from Exeter: Stress-Free Travel with Tyres in Barnsley

For many Exeter families, the idea of a road trip brings equal measures of excitement and organisation. Whether it’s heading north to visit relatives, taking a break in the countryside, or setting off towards Yorkshire for a family day out, preparation is key. Snacks, chargers, and entertainment for the children usually top the list – but ensuring the car itself is ready is just as important.

Preparing for the Journey

With the M5 acting as the starting point for most long drives from Exeter, many families will be familiar with the challenge of keeping children occupied...

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The Benefits Of Vehicle Wraps

Vehicle wraps have numerous benefits for businesses and can be a great way to advertise according to car wrapping specialists, Car Wrapping Ireland .

Here are some of the many pluses below.

1. The Most Cost-Effective Way Of Advertising

One of the main goals of any business is trying to reach a wider audience or new markets. As such, companies try using different mediums such as flyers, mailers, and emails to achieve this goal. However, the main problem with these forms of advertisement is that potential customers may not be willing to receive junk mail, and...

Buying a car which has been in an accident? What to look for

What mainly makes us want to buy a car that has suffered a crash, is the attractive and tempting price, being incredibly low.

Even so, you should do a little research before making such a purchase, to be completely sure whether it could be a perfect business or a probable future problem.

It is worth mentioning that many of the car dealers who have been hit choose to hide important information.

That's why basically the first thing to do is to find out the legal position in which you are. Since you will be dealing with a high-end vehicle, which is likely to be...

What to know when buying a second-hand Audi

Whenever we look at a new vehicle, we must ensure that it is in excellent condition, and know its history. And if we buy an Audi, it’s even more important!

The first thing you should check is the bodywork. It is essential to see it in daylight, so that you can see if it is really in good condition.

Scratches or minor bumps could be reasons to negotiate with the seller. Even so, do not accept rust or structural damage, which is fundamental when buying a semi-new car, as it will be noticeable by the difference in paint on the wings and hood. On the other hand, rust usually...

What Happens If You Crash A Rental?

Wrecking a rental car, unfortunately, is not as uncommon. Any type of collision is not pleasant, especially if it is with a car that is rented. Having bad weather on vacation can not even be compared to the inconvenience of having an auto accident, especially if injuries are involved.

Since the last thing, anyone would need is a vehicle crash on their journey, it would be wise that before you drive out to your destination, to learn all there is to be done and what can happen in case of the unexpected. Life is unpredictable, and since people can not turn back the clock, it would...

How can I keep my vehicle roadworthy during COVID-19?

Covid-19 has had an impact on all of us and there are plenty of things that we have had to think about, plan for and ultimately make changes to. Things that normally are straightforward, are a whole lot more difficult when you are faced with a global pandemic. Whilst you may be able to figure out a better way to do things if you know what you are doing, when it comes to making sure that your car is completely roadworthy, things can be a little trickier to figure out alone.

To help make sure that your car stays on the road, even when you are not able to easily book in with a...

Covid pushes vehicle theft to 10-year low

Vehicle theft dropped to a 10-year low during the height of spring’s lockdown according to new figures from UK CrimeStats, using the latest data gathered by the Economic Policy Centre.

The year began with reported vehicle thefts hitting 38,800 in January, but this nearly halved to 21,560 thefts in April and 21,550 in May.

While June (23,260) and July (25,890) recorded a slight rise in vehicle theft, the figures remain firmly below last year’s monthly average of 33,370. The data, which goes back to December 2010, has not recorded a lower monthly number of vehicle thefts...

How to Check Car Window Tinting Level

Let’s be honest: tinted windows can make any vehicle look fancier. But there are also some practical considerations. Not only do they provide extra privacy, but they also protect you from UV radiation. But you can’t just go ahead and tint your windows as much as you want. There are rules and regulations, and if the windows are too dark you may be breaking the law.

There’s no universal standard, and every country sets its own rules. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about the UK car tinting law. We’ll also show you the best way to check your car window...

Five Ways to Improve Your Car’s Performance

Speak to any petrolhead about car performance modifications and most will jump straight to engine tweaking. However, there are a myriad of other tweaks you can make to your car to improve its performance and help it run smoother. After all, there’s more to car tuning than just engine maintenance.

A whole industry has sprung up from modifying cars and there are thousands of enhancements you can make to your vehicle — from changing the wheels and tyres to complete body kit overhauls. Making changes to your car can completely transform both its performance and its looks; plus, it...

Do manual transmission cars really get better mileage?

Do manual transmission cars really get better mileage?

Are you deciding between an automatic or a manual transmission car? Maybe you recently got a manual vehicle and want to confirm if it gets better mileage? In this quick post, we will breakdown some facts about manual transmission cars, fuel mileage, and touch a bit about automatic transmission and hybrid vehicles. For now, the big question -

Do manual cars get better mileage?

Back in the day, yes. Lately, it depends more on vehicle type. The logic behind this is that with a...

Two in five young drivers in the South West feel pressured by other motorists

Two in five (44%) of the South West’s 17-25-year-old drivers are being put under pressure to drive faster by other motorists, according to a new report, “ Beyond the Box”, from Co-op Insurance.

Over 24,000 of Co-op’s young drivers had the opportunity to share their driving experiences, along with 4,000 UK motorists of all ages. The nationally representative survey includes views from hundreds of drivers aged 17-25 in the South West.

The report, which is the most in-depth study into driving behaviours, reveals that the South West’s young drivers have said they regularly...

Motoring

Family Road Trips from Exeter: Stress-Free Travel with Tyres in Barnsley

The Benefits Of Vehicle Wraps

Buying a car which has been in an accident? What to look for

What to know when buying a second-hand Audi

What Happens If You Crash A Rental?

How can I keep my vehicle roadworthy during COVID-19?

Covid pushes vehicle theft to 10-year low

How to Check Car Window Tinting Level

Five Ways to Improve Your Car’s Performance

Do manual transmission cars really get better mileage?

Two in five young drivers in the South West feel pressured by other motorists

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