Should My Car Have A Dashcam?

There are many accessories for cars that are available to purchase. Some of these can be more useful than others. One of the more expensive accessories you can purchase is a dashcam, but are these worthwhile? The purpose of a dashcam is to record continuous footage whilst you are driving. Meaning if any accidents were to occur you would have vital footage that can prove who is at fault, protecting yourself and other drivers. A dashcam can also provide extra protection for your car as most dashcams will begin recording when motion is detected near your car. This means criminals are less likely to target your vehicle. Finally, most car insurance companies also offer discounts on their insurance policies for those who have a dashcam installed. This means you are...

The Benefits of Hiring A Motorhome

When you want to travel across the United Kingdom, it can be difficult to envision how you can do this in your own car. This is when hiring a motorhome is going to come in handy. If you were to attempt to travel across the United Kingdom, exploring new places, in your own car, you are going to experience some bumps in the road. It is going to be a more expensive journey for you. You not only need to factor in the cost of fuel but the cost of your accommodation for each stop. When you decide to hire a motorhome, it effectively becomes your home on wheels for the journey. They will have beds and a living area ready for you. You are able to pull over and...

The Benefits of Electric Car Windows

Nowadays, cars are being built with electric windows for the front and back windows of the car. But what are the benefits of having these electric windows? Having electric windows in your car brings you many amazing benefits. One of the benefits is the control the driver now has. Everyone knows how annoying it is when people in the back open their window and will not close it. The loud noise it can make can be a huge distraction for the driver. So, with electric windows, the driver now has control to close the windows when they want to allow for full concentration. Another benefit is some electric windows come with a locking function. This means that people are able to lock windows. Meaning people in the car will not...

Are Parking Cameras Useful?

When purchasing a new car, you may discover that you are being offered parking cameras as an additional extra, with an extra cost of course. Or some second-hand cars may have these included. But the big question is, are these parking cameras really worth the extra cost? For the most part, parking cameras are an excellent addition to any car, but you do not necessarily need them. If they are coming as an extra for no extra cost, then go ahead. But we would not recommend paying for them. Whilst they can assist you with parking by making it easier to see some of the more difficult areas. They can cause more of a hindrance than a help. We notice that when people have parking cameras, they become reliant on...

Are Accessories For Your Car Safe?

When visiting a car or mechanic store, you are likely to see a wide variety of accessories being sold that you can add to your car. These can range from steering wheel covers, air fresheners, to dangling dice and car mats. But, are all of these accessories they are selling to you safe? For the most part, these accessories are safe for your vehicle. But they can sometimes provide more of a distraction than help with your driving. One of the accessories sold that we deem not safe for use is fluffy steering wheel covers. These are generally sold to new women drivers who want to make their plain black car girlie. But we do not believe these are safe. When driving, you need to have a good grip on...