A car can become quite smelly after a time, especially if the owner of that vehicle tends to eat hot food, which is a no no for keeping a new smell in. Takeaways of the spicy variety tend to linger a scent the longest out of all other takeaways and this may cause a drive to go out a purchase an air freshener. Their are a variety of models, smells, shapes and sizes of air fresheners all with their benefits and negatives. The prices of these can also drastically vary from the typical £0.50 cardboard soaked fresheners to that of £3.99 clip on gel systems. The only unfortunate thing about air fresheners is that they don’t tend to last for a long time and users end up complaining the about... Read More »
You may have already noticed in your area that the roads are bit slippery, especially in the mornings and late in the evenings, and if you’re finding your car a bit difficult to control then you may want to opt for some winter tyres. All leading manufacturers have winter tyre ranges, and these tyres are specifically designed to combat wet weather. The grooves channel ice, snow and water, and they offer you a tremendous amount of grip. Take the Continental TS 830 as an example, this particular tyre benefits from a high number of blocks in the shoulder area with more gripping edges, meaning it can cut snow more effectively while high block rigidity in the tread pattern offers advanced breaking in poor conditions. Winter tyres can give you the... Read More »
The Volkswagen Passat Saloon is simple, smart, comfortable and fuel efficient, and that’s why many people use this car for pleasure and business purposes. It’s fair to say that the Passat has come on leaps and bounds over the past few years, especially in terms of styling. There are stunning curves on the body, sporty lights and clean lines, while the interior design is really something special. You’ll feel as though you’re driving a high spec Mercedes or BMW, and the fact that this car costs half the price is the main reason it’s becoming so popular. The Passat is reliable, speedy when it needs to be and a pleasure to drive, while technology is really up to speed. You also get an incredible infotainment display, with all the essentials... Read More »
The ice, fog and chilling weather is now here, and it may not be going any time soon, and that’s why all drivers should consider investing in heated ice-scraper. You may think, “what’s the point when I can just use my basic scraper, after all it’s ‘done the job over the years”. That may be the case, but you’ll be surprised at how effective heated scrapers are. All you need to do is connect it to your cigarette lighter slot and you get instant heat. It basically means rather than spending a minute or two scraping your windows, you’ll spend seconds, and you’ll really see its advantages when it powers through thick snow. These scrapers are extremely cheap, so before you choose a standard scraper, think about spending a couple... Read More »
There are plenty of people out there today who want to make their vehicles more unique and you don’t always have to make major changes. Purchasing different in car accessories like mats, gear knobs and seat covers can make a big difference. On the outside you can go for decals, nice shiny alloys and a big exhaust yet there is also the option to ad a spoiler or body kits, but these often require the work of professionals. Electronics can also make you car more unique, and you can design your car around your own interests. For example, you’re able to install hands free speakers if you’re constantly speaking over the phone or incorporating a Bluetooth mp3 player or a DVD system. These can all work to make your car... Read More »