Top Tips For Off-Road Driving

The science of terramechanics is all very well (see last week’s post), but when you’re actually behind the wheel of a 4×4 and looking at a rugged bit of off-road track, you aren’t going to get out your calculator… and you probably don’t know all the specs and stats of the soil you’re about to […]

Posted on: 19 February 2023 | 7:03 pm

Terramechanics: The Science Of Off-Roading

A lot of us have purchased, or have considered purchasing, a 4×4 vehicle. This could be because we like the benefits of extra safety or the visibility of the higher body. Or it could be that we want to go off-road in the vehicle and do a spot of exploring. However, when we get behind […]

Posted on: 8 February 2023 | 7:18 pm

Should I Buy This Year’s Model?

When we think of the best time to purchase a new car, there’s often a lot spoken about the end of financial year sales, but the end of the calendar year is also a popular choice. Of course, that was mostly during the pre-pandemic era, as since then, the supply drought has hampered new car buyers […]

Posted on: 1 February 2023 | 5:50 am

The Rise Of The South Korean Motor Industry

When I was a child, I hardly ever saw a car made in South Korea. Japanese cars, yes. They were everywhere. But cars from South Korea, no. However, after about 2000, I started seeing them everywhere. What was behind the big upsurge? Was it simply the case that I didn’t notice them on the roads, […]

Posted on: 23 January 2023 | 6:50 pm

9 Ways to Save on Car Insurance

You’ve found the car you want, and you’re ready to close the deal – except for one thing – you’re concerned about insurance costs. We can hardly blame you. Amid the pandemic and all, insurance premiums have leapt over recent years. Not to worry though, here are 9 tips to save on your insurance.   1. […]

Posted on: 21 January 2023 | 12:51 pm

Boom Times for Catalytic Converters

In recent times, the humble catalytic converter has become a hot commodity. And no, not among car enthusiasts, even though it plays a vital role in your car, but among thieves. Crime involving the theft of catalytic converters has soared and it is not without reason.   What is a catalytic converter? Located between the […]

Posted on: 21 January 2023 | 11:30 am

What The Person With The Caravan Wishes You Knew

Summer is the time of year when you’ll see a lot of people out on the road going to their favourite holiday destinations – or making the journey the holiday. Some of them have caravans behind them. Others have similar large trailer-type things behind them, such as horse trailers or even furniture trailers (which don’t […]

Posted on: 18 January 2023 | 6:37 pm

New Cars, New Year.

Happy New Year to you all!  2023 sees some brand new cars coming into view, and we’re set to observe a considerable increase in the number of EVs sold on our shores.  Here’s a brief look at some of the exciting cars and SUVs you can get your hands on in the near future! Alfa […]

Posted on: 5 January 2023 | 8:49 pm

Are You Feeling Sleepy?

Anybody else feeling a bit tired at this time of year? What with all the build-up to Christmas, the Big Day itself, the weirdness of the in-between days at the end of December and the fun of staying up all night to see in the new year, it would be unsurprising if you weren’t a […]

Posted on: 4 January 2023 | 6:40 pm

Essential Car Maintenance for Summer Driving

With summer upon us, it’s a perfect time to look at some basics of car care. Of course, you can take your car to a service centre or mechanic, but you also have the option to do some things at home. The logical starting points are the tyres and the engine. Let’s take a look at these two areas.   Tyre […]

Posted on: 29 December 2022 | 12:41 pm