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The Ultimate MOT Guide
The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is Britain’s annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness and emissions. The MOT is a legal requirement in the UK, and if you own a car above a certain age, you’ll need to have regular MOTs. So, we have created an MOT guide that helps you to better understand what the MOT involves, when your MOT is due and what happens if your car fails.
The MOT test is designed to ensure that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards: as such, it’s something that must be carried out annually.
Our Guide to Pre-Worn Tyres
The Tyre Industry Federation estimates that 10% of all tyres bought in the UK are part-worn. That’s about 5 million tyres that are not brand new when they are fitted to vehicles. Reputable tyre retailers will ensure the tyres they sell are above the legal standard, but not every dealer is so diligent.
What do you need to look out for when buying part-worn tyres, and what are the warning signs?
What is car GAP insurance?
If you’ve ever bought a brand-new car, the chances are that the dealership has tried to sell you GAP insurance. But what is GAP insurance, and do you need it? If you do, where should you purchase it from?
Here we’ll examine some of the different types of Gap insurance available, look at when drivers should consider buying Gap insurance, and other important information for you to consider.
Finding a car engine replacement in the UK
A car engine is one of the most important components of a working vehicle. Without a working engine, your vehicle is a motionless chassis. Unfortunately, there are engines that stop functioning either due to malfunction or a road accident.
So, when the time comes, how do you find a replacement engine? You might be surprised to learn that second hand engines are a viable alternative to a new engine.
Does the scrap value of steel affect your car’s scrap value?
Have you had your vehicle valued for scrappage recently? Was the price you were given higher or lower than what you were expecting?
There may have been quite a bit of difference in the price you would have received only a few months ago. That is because steel, aluminium and copper dominate the scrap metal market, and this is the stuff that cars are made of more than other metals. The scrap prices for end-of-life vehicles are likely to feel the effects of fluctuations in scrap metal prices more keenly than other products.
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