Avoiding car parking fines

Car parking fines are a nightmare, and most of us will get at least one in our many years of driving. There are many different types of parking fines, some enforced by the local council and others by private companies. If you receive a fine the first thing to do is check out the company that issued it as unfortunately there are bogus companies out there that prey on people worrying and just paying it in case the fine increases. There are some fantastic advice website’s out there that will help you establish if the company and the parking fine itself is legitimate. You can not only get parking fines for parking illegally on a road or not having a valid ticket, but also for things like parking over the...
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Choosing a private plate for your car

Private number plates are becoming more and more popular and do not have to cost as much as you think. You can often pick up a cherished number plate for as little as £250 if you shop around and are not particular about what you have. A number plate is often used as a way of advertising and many companies now brand their vans or fleet with consecutive private plates e.g. ABC1 and ABC2 etc. Many individuals buy plates as a gift for a loved one, and may try to find one that matches their name, birthday or nickname. There are some great private number plate website’s out there that will search for a plate for you based on information you have given them and notify you when one becomes...
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It pays to know your car

Getting to know your car has potentially huge benefits to you and your wallet. Many people have hobbies that include cars whether it is F1 racing or repairing old cars on your drive, and even if you don’t have a particular interest it pays to learn the basics. All drivers now should know where the levels should be on the car for things such as oil, water and washers. This has recently become part of the theory test that all drivers have to take. It is also worth learning how to change a spare wheel, it may be that you never have to do it, but if the situation should arise you may be able to get yourself out of a sticky mess by knowing what to do. Even if...
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OEM Car Seats

When too many different aspects of a vehicle become modified over time, it can feel nothing like the original and it can be nice to go back to square one with the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) car seats. Whether you have a classic Zephyr with bench seats or a big bulky transit van you may want the original seats for that classic comfort and style, and these seats can be found online. Many car restores make finding OEM car seats their priority, and it essentially means the interior is one step closer to looking like it’s supposed to, and without properly fitted, accurately sized car seats you can ruin into issues. Some people looking to make their car sportier will d3ecide on racing seats and bucket seats but over time...
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Expensive Car Repairs

There are many different things you don’t want to hear from your mechanic after a service or an MOT but one of the worst involves the term turbocharger or supercharger. This work to let more ait pass through the engine and when they’re completely damaged you will be looking at really pricey repairs, perhaps leading up to the sum of £3000. Replacing the catalytic convertor is another of the most costly repairs and it’s not down the work of the mechanic it’s down to the cost of replacing the cat. These contain special metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium so that cat can be looked at as the Rolex of car parts. Replacing a clogged injection pump can be just as expensive because of it sheer importance. It delivers...
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