5 tips for selling
Selling your car can be a daunting experience but whether you’re selling privately or trading in a few simple steps will help you get the cash you’re looking for and increase your chances of selling quickly! 5 tips for selling your car 1. Car Wash First impressions count so the most important thing you can do to improve the chances of selling your car is to have it spotlessly clean for any viewings – Spend at...
Sun, Sea & Sat-Nav
With Winter temperatures plummeting below zero, there’s never been a better time for some winter sun, Suzanne Keane offers some advice on car hire and driving abroad. With the dreary weather and the dark evenings worsening it’s a good time of year to be planning a holiday but it’s not all about the sun and sand – The best way to really experience a foreign country is to get out and about with a rental car and a...
What’s a Head Gasket anyway?
We’ve all heard of them but what exactly is a head gasket? It’s probably one of the most common “serious” engine issue that drivers encounter but not many seem to know much about what a head gasket does or what it means when it gives up. The head gasket sits between the top (cylinder head) and bottom (cylinder block) of your engine – as these are made from different types of metal they expand and contract...
Showroom Shine – Part 3
This week, to conclude our Showroom Shine series, Suzanne Keane outlines some to those final finishing touches to really make your car gleam! If you missed part 1 or 2 you can see them by clicking on the links below! Showroom Shine Part 1 – Paint Preparation Showroom Shine Part 2 – Polish & Wax Showroom Shine – Part 3 The finishing touch Black Plastics – If your plastics are in fairly good nick all...
Showroom Shine – Part 2
Part 2 – Polish & Wax Following on from Part 1 of our Showroom Shine guide this week we will concentrate on polishing (to remove oxidisation and small scratches) and then sealing the paintwork with wax. For best results try this on a warm dry day, but not in direct sunlight! The best way to apply polish is with an applicator pad – stick to one panel at a time when you’re starting off and give it time to dry...
