Some of the things that affect used car values are fairly obvious. If a car looks as if it was driven through a war zone and is falling apart at the seams, it’s not going to sell for much. Likewise, if it’s a notoriously unreliable model that lacks even a shred of desirability, you’ll be […]
There’s a certain sense of satisfaction (even smugness) that accompanies having a well-stocked glovebox. Certainly a feeling of reassurance, knowing you have everything in its rightful place.
But what many motorists overlook is the fact that there are certain things you really should not leave in your glovebox, or anywhere else in your car. Particularly at […]
Unfortunate as it may be, scrap car buying and selling scams are rife. Loaded with recyclable materials and components, even the most derelict scrap car can still be an invaluable commodity.
Where there’s a will to make a quick buck at the expense of someone else, there will always be a way to make it happen.
On […]
Making sure your car is in a good state of repair is important throughout the year. However, vehicle safety takes on particular significance when the weather is at its worst.
All indications suggest that the UK is heading for a pretty unpleasant winter. Not that this is unusual, but still – a stark reminder of the […]
The acute realisation that you’ve put the wrong fuel in your car is never particularly pleasant. Along with wondering how it will affect your vehicle, there’s the inevitable embarrassment that accompanies the whole thing.
In such eventualities, the first thing to do is stop beating yourself up about it. Believe it or not, around 150,000 motorists […]
It’s natural to be curious about what exactly happens to a vehicle, after handing it over to a scrapping and recycling specialist.
Gone are the days when cars were simply crushed into cubes and left to deteriorate for eternity on scrapyards. Today, it’s all about ensuring as much of the vehicle as possible is put […]
For most drivers, hanging on to a car indefinitely to get the maximum possible use out of it makes sense. If there’s still life left in the old thing, why put it out to pasture prematurely?
Logical enough, but holding out too long to scrap a car isn’t always advisable.
Cars in general are pretty good at […]
Anyone looking to scrap a vehicle will understandably want to get the best price for it. There’s value in even the most dilapidated of cars, so it’s good to know you’re getting fair payment.
But when it comes to the various factors that can influence the value of a scrap car, how much does make and […]
A brief disclaimer before getting started – the findings we are discussing here don’t necessarily mirror our own thoughts and opinions. Best to get that out of the way now, lest we find ourselves in the firing line!
Take to social media and you will usually find drivers of two specific brands of cars called out […]
In some respects, buying a used car is a no-brainer. The moment you drive a shiny-new car off the dealer’s forecourt, it begins to depreciate in value.
Depending on the make and model of the vehicle in question, you could be looking at thousands of pounds in lost value over the course of the first year […]
