The MOT is one of the most important responsibilities for every driver. As such, you must understand exactly what you need to do to keep your MOT valid at all times. That’s why we’ve created this helpful MOT guide. By the end of our guide, you will understand: What the MOT is How much an […]
How Much Does Car Wheel Alignment Cost?
In the UK, the average car wheel alignment cost is £42.63, according to bookings made through BookMyGarage. For 2 wheels, the average wheel alignment cost is £41.23, and the UK average for a 4-wheel alignment is £74.64. You should also look to book wheel balancing alongside your wheel alignment. This raises the cost slightly, but only […]
What is E10 Fuel? 7 Things You Need to Know
If you’ve been to a petrol station recently, you may have noticed a new symbol on the pump: ‘E10’. This will have come as a shock to drivers who didn’t realise that the standard UK fuel was changing. The change hasn’t been well-publicised, so, what is E10 fuel? By the end of this article, we […]
How to Pass Your Driving Theory Test
The driving theory test is the first thing a learner driver needs to pass in order to get onto the road. You can take the test at any point while you’re learning to drive, but you must have passed it in order to take your practical test. So the sooner you get it done, the […]
Track Rod Ends: 8 Things You Need to Know
A track rod end is a very small part of your car, but it is hugely important to your safety and comfort. In fact, without track rod ends, you would struggle to steer your vehicle at all! That’s why you need to look after them just as much as the more obvious important car parts. […]
Book Your MOT Early to Avoid Being Caught Out By Over 4.5 Million Extra Tests This Autumn!
5.5 million drivers took advantage of the Government’s 6 month MOT extension between April and July 2020. This caused a rush for MOT slots between September and January last year and the same is set to happen again as garages prepare for ‘Super September’. On top of all that, nearly 1 million new cars registered […]
What is the Le Mans 24 Hours?
The Le Mans 24 Hours race is the most gruelling endurance test in motorsport. Only the toughest cars and drivers survive the race, let alone emerge victorious. Find out more about this iconic race including: A brief history of the Le Mans 24 Hours Who competes in the race The most famous drivers to win […]
7 Things to Know About an MOT Retest
Between 2018 and 2019, 2.2 million class 3 and 4 vehicles passed their MOT after initially failing it. This was thanks to an MOT retest. While an MOT failure can be stressful, it’s not the end of the world. It’s a very easy process, especially if your car stays at the same garage that completed […]