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6 Essential Tips for Novice Car Owners

21st December 2022

Take care of your car – and it will take care of  you! How exciting… to have the key to your newly acquired car, ready to enjoy it on the road. Amidst the initial excitement it’s worth noting that with a little care and attention you can help your vehicle to survive for the long term, to keep it safe and running as it should, while also saving you money… (Note: This feature incorporates … [Read more...]

Don’t ignore or put off your vehicle’s servicing, urges The Motor Ombudsman

5th April 2022

The Motor Ombudsman advises motorists to keep vehicle servicing in mind  in the face of cost of living increases... They tell us: A survey by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that 56% of UK car owners who do not have a service plan in place are considering either missing (33%) or delaying (23%) their vehicle’s annual service in 2022 to save money due to the sharp rise in the … [Read more...]

Fixter advises – Check your car to keep it safe and ready for action

6th May 2020

FIXTER, ONLINE CAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDER, OFFERS TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR CAR ROADWORTHY AFTER SITTING IDLE DURING LOCKDOWN Fixter, the UK’s first end-to-end online car maintenance service provider, offers all car users expert tips on which vehicle parts require extra attention at the end of lockdown Fixter garage partners offer advice on precautions that can minimise the risk of … [Read more...]

Lack of basic vehicle maintenance (and legal) knowledge can be especially costly to young drivers…

18th March 2019

Information gap... better understanding of car servicing and repairs, plus legal aspects, can help to save a lot of cash... Recent data has revealed that 53% of people aged 22 to 29 have no savings at all. That’s a significant 12% increase from 41% 10 years ago. While household bills and other living costs take priority, your car can quickly become a ticking timebomb of expenses if the correct … [Read more...]

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