Torque Versus BHP
What is the difference between BHP (Brake Horse Power) and Torque writes Suzanne Keane Brake Horse Power has been around since engines were first invented. It was a measure that compared the power of a horse – a James Watt experiment in the early 1700s calculated that a horse could raise 330lbs by 100 ft in one minute – to an engine. This method of measuring horse power was used in the UK and USA. The Germans invented...
Oil Warning Light
One warning light on your dashboard which generally requires immediate attention is the oil light writes Suzanne Keane If the light is red when it comes on you need to pull in and turn off the engine immediately! Of course, if it’s not safe to pull in get to a safe place as soon as possible. Driving your car without oil will cause major damage and probably result in needing a replacement engine! So what can cause the oil warning light...
Holiday Car Hire – 10 Money Saving Tips
Planning to hire a car for your holiday abroad? We have ten money saving tips Try and book car hire before you leave but remember prices quoted online often include only the basics Read the small print – Know what is covered by your insurance and what is left out. It’s also vital to know the excess amount that could be charged to your credit card in case of an accident or damage. Opting for a small car because it is...
Ten tips for cutting the cost of motoring
From smart parking to reducing your insurance premium Geraldine Herbert has some tips to make driving a more economical option It’s no secret that owning a car is expensive, whether resting on your driveway or eating the miles on the motorway your car is costing you money. So from avoiding unnecessary parking charges to reducing your insurance premium we have 10 tips to make driving a more economical option Frugal refuelling...
Tips for Driving in Germany
When driving in Germany, you must obey the rules. Geraldine Herbert has some key advice 1) Germany is one of the few places in the world where drivers are allowed to decide for themselves how fast to drive, limited only by the car they are driving. But remember only about a fifth of the Autobahn is a no speed limit zone elsewhere the speed limits are strictly enforced by the police. 2) The Drink-drive limit is the same as...
