Tips for Driving in Spain
Planning a holiday trip to the Continent this summer? we have some practical tips and advice for driving in Spain writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Drivers who wear glasses must keep a spare set in their car. 2) Seatbelts are compulsory for front and rear-seat occupants 3) There are tolls on motorways so take plenty of change with you as often these are automated barriers 4) Warning triangles are a common requirement in...
What Do Car Warranties Cover?
Not all warranty policies offer the same protection – so you need to read the small print, writes Suzanne Keane A car warranty is supposed to offer peace of mind and protect you from hefty repair bills. There are, of course, conditions so before your car starts to fall apart you need to aware of what exactly is covered under warranty and more significantly what is not. Most warranties cover a certain period of time following purchase...
What do you do if you have a Car Accident?
We all dread the thought of being caught up in an accident but unfortunately they do happen and it’s best to be prepared writes Suzanne Keane Accidents happen and if you’re unfortunately involved in a minor collision it’s essential you follow the steps below! Stay put – never leave the scene of an accident, no matter how minor it may seem. Even if you bump off of another car in a car park it’s important to leave your contact...
How to ensure your car runs well in winter
A few simple checks can minimise the risk of a breakdown in the colder months, writes Geraldine Herbert Unlike our UK neighbours, we tend to escape any real blast of winter and get off rather lightly. As a result this makes us even more vulnerable to sudden extreme changes in temperature. Come the snow and ice and we slide, slither and bump our way around and very often our cars are as unprepared for winter as we are. A properly...
Tyre Wear and what to look out for
Suzanne Keane explains why tyres do not wear evenly on your car In an ideal world our tyres would wear evenly all round so that we could get the best value from them. Unfortunately, due to road conditions and suspension design in certain cars this isn’t always possible. There are however some tell-tale signs that there could be another issue with your car if your tyres aren’t wearing evenly! Over inflation – If your tyres are wearing...
