Month: August 2020

Bank Holiday Driving

As lockdown has eased and flights have been reduced, a staycation is on the cars for many of Brits this bank holiday weekend! The last bank holiday before Christmas is always a busy one ad with the added pressures recently, if you're getting away for the long weekend, let's make…

MOT Extension is due to end

Back in April we told you about the MOT extension scheme that was confirmed by the government that if your car was due an MOT after 30th March 2020 then you were eligible for exemption on this for 6 months. Example: Your vehicle’s MOT was due to expire on 3…

Do I need an IDP?

What is an IDP? An IDP is an International Driving Permit is a permit that allows you to drive in countries where a UK licence alone is not sufficient. These countries include the USA, Brazil and Japan, among others. An IDP is now recommended in over 140 countries. The Government has…

Make the most of your test drive

The cost of cars has hit an all time high but it seems that many car shoppers are ignoring one of the most important steps of car buying: taking a test drive. With everything accessible online nowadays, we are relying more on product reviews (which can of course be biased)…

When is the best time to buy a new car?

Getting a good deal on a new or used car can depend on the time of year you buy it. Keeping an eye on the calendar so you can take advantage of seasonal factors affecting the car trade and take advantage of the best month to buy a car is…