One of the best phrases that can be applied to any situation, is that “slow and steady wins the race”. For the most part, this is true. There are many times in life where a patient and steady approach is so much more important than rushing around everywhere, and you’d… Continue reading
Driving a car is not very comparable to any other popular means of transportation. Only in a car are you technically at constant risk of potentially getting into an accident, and while yes something can happen while you’re walking down the road on your own two feet, it is nowhere… Continue reading
When you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, do you ever think about the fact that you are in charge of what is in effect a very large and potentially dangerous machine? Chances are, if you’ve been driving for a while, you barely give it a second thought if… Continue reading
Do you feel that you are supremely safe behind the wheel of your car? Not just relating to your safety, but the safety of everybody else out there! It’s the bane of the common driver that we think we do nothing wrong. And, as evidenced by the amount of people… Continue reading
Owning a car has become so normal, that we don’t tend to think twice about the process, let alone what it costs. When you first get your license, you’re so excited to get your car and hit the road – whatever the cost. Then, as you make your way through… Continue reading
Now, let’s not kid ourselves: there’s a lot to enjoy about driving. Getting your car kitted out to your specifications, cruising the open road, having the freedom to go wherever you please whenever you feel like it – it’s not something that we’d give up easily. But it’s also worth… Continue reading
For someone who isn’t a car mechanic, doing anything yourself sounds like a stupid and dangerous job. And in some areas it is; you should never attempt to replace your own engine, or to clean your own pistons – tasks like those should be strictly performed by a trained professional.… Continue reading
When you first pass your test and take to the roads, you’re in high spirits. You’re embracing a whole newfound sense of freedom where you can head out where you want when you want. So precautions don’t tend to be your focus. However, there are various things that can go… Continue reading
You’re a person who loves to socialize, and this is evident in the number of friends you have right now. Whenever you’re invited to meet up, hang out and have a few drinks, you always accept their invitation. In your mind, you’re a grown man, and you can stay as… Continue reading
If you go to America, they will look at you strangely if, at the rental, you ask to drive a manual car. It seems that in most places now, manual, or “stick shift,” is being phased out. Even in Britain, there are more automatics being sold now, but does this… Continue reading
Planning a road trip is something that many of us think about doing, but sadly never get to the finer details. You either take off without a full plan or you never get the journey started. If you want your road trip to be perfect, you need to consider all… Continue reading
Owning a car is expensive. There’s no doubt about that. Even the most beat-up old auto will come with plenty of running costs if it’s used regularly. We focus so much on the price of an auto that we often fail to consider the lifetime costs that can end up… Continue reading
If you’re a frequent visitor of this website, or have come upon it naturally, it’s likely you have a penchant for driving cars. We couldn’t blame you. Nothing feels better than sitting behind the wheel and experiencing the freedom of driving a car. Not only is the experience wonderful, but… Continue reading