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What is car GAP insurance?

Car crashes into the back of another

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.

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Finding a car engine replacement in the UK

Used car engines on pallets

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.

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Does the scrap value of steel affect your car’s scrap value?

Composite image of stock market charts and dollar bills

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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Which car parts have the highest value?

Car stereo radio

A lot of people still aren’t aware of the potential fortune they can make from recycling their car’s parts. For too long recycling facilities and scrap yards have been labelled as places for people looking for a ‘quick buck’ or to use it as a dumping ground for their old vehicles. But they’re so much more.

At ASM we have always championed the value in used car parts and how motorists can save on significant maintenance costs by simply buying second hand. It’s also beneficial for the environment because you will be making the most of your salvage parts, from end-of-life to damage-repairable vehicles. You’ll be contributing to a more circular economy.

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The Ultimate Guide to Replacing Wing Mirrors

Wing mirror viewing motorway traffic

Wing mirrors are an important part of a vehicle. They enable you to drive safely and enjoy full awareness of all other vehicles, objects, cyclists and pedestrians around you. If you are driving with a broken wing mirror, even easy driving manoeuvres that we often take for granted can become exceptionally dangerous. Driving without two fully functional wing mirrors places both you and other road users at great risk.

But what should you do if you have a broken or damaged wing mirror? Should you try to fix it yourself, or get a replacement? Find out with our comprehensive guide to replacing a wing mirror.

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