No matter how well you try to arm your car against thieves, if they want to get in they will get in. One of the biggest factors in car break-ins is where you leave the car in the first place. So where is it safe to leave a car?     If you’re off on a weekend jaunt, have a good look in to secure car parks. Ok, you might be able to find one for half the price but that bargain will lose its shine after a break in. If possible try to use Read more…

Funnily enough, taking drugs then driving is bad mmkay. You don’t hear as much about it but driving high is just as illegal as driving drunk. But as you can imagine, a lot of people do it, in particular whilst under the influence of cannabis. So what sort of effect does blazing up a doobie have on driving? Let’s find out.   OK so you’re at the tail end of an afternoon spliff when out of nowhere, the munchies hit. The cupboards are bare so what do you do? Grab the car keys and head Read more…

Is everything getting a little bit blah? Bands all sound the same (I don’t care if I’m supposed to like The Vaccines), everyone’s dressing the same (turn ups and loafers – gender non specific) and even all cars are starting to look the same. I propose a change! Ditch the generic car and spend some time in a altogether more awesome vehicle. Here are some cool ways of getting around.   1) Limos OK OK, a cheesy start I know. But what’s wrong with cheese? Limos are timeless and I defy you to not have Read more…

Can you believe it’s September already? The kids back at school, the Autumn leaves will start to fall and you’ll be planning your Halloween costume (make mine a pirate me hearties – yarrr). So far, 2011 has played host to some memorable events; Kate ‘n’ Wills getting hitched, Osama finally kicking the bucket and Manchester United’s glorious 8-2 thrashing over Arsenal. But when we look back, what car will be remembered as truly representing the year 2011?   Announced last November, the winner of Car of the Year 2011 is none other than the Nissan Read more…

Nursery: done (in a gender neutral shade of green, naturally).   Baby books: read them all. Twice.   Wardrobe: more teeny tiny outfits than you can shake a stick at.   Pram: the exact same model as Harper Seven’s.   But say your little bundle of joy comes earlier than expected. Touch wood, everything’s absolutely fine but this good thing has come in an exceptionally tiny package. Looks like those baby outfits you bought may have to wait a while to be showcased. In just the same way as a regular newborn baby grow will Read more…

It may not seem like it but the congestion charge for driving in London has been in place since way back in 2003. 2003! It hasn’t been that long has it? ‘Fraid so my friends. If, like me, you’re not London based, you might not be too savvy on the old congestion charges. Who the blinkin’ ‘eck came up with this plan? Just what is this congestion charge? When do I pay? And where do I pay? And finally why on earth am I paying to drive about in London? Here’s my idiot’s guide to Read more…

Don’t you just hate those selfish parkers? You’ve driven round and round the car park ten times and finally glimpse a spot only to find that the driver next to you has parked over two spaces. If they’d taken the time to park properly then you’d be happily wandering the aisles picking up ingredients for this weeks Sunday roast. Supermarkets are a prime spot for selfish parkers. Designated spaces for parents and disabled customers are regularly stolen by those who consider themselves too important to find their own space. Supermarkets do impose a £50 fine Read more…

Is your family growing faster than your bank balance? It seems like only yesterday you were cruising round at your leisure, best mate in the front seat and shopping bags in the back. Then you got hitched, along came little Britney, followed swiftly by the twins and Carlos the labradoodle. Suddenly your old faithful Fiat 500 just doesn’t fit the bill anymore. It’s time to upgrade but with a promotion nowhere in sight and your savings somewhat lackluster you’ve only got £1000 to spare. Here are some suggestions for the best family cars on a Read more…