Author - Drew Hickman

What Is the Le Mans 24 Hours?

By Drew Hickman - June 2nd, 2024 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

The Le Mans 24 Hours race is the most gruelling endurance test in motorsport. Only the toughest cars and drivers survive the race - let alone emerge victorious. Find out more about this iconic race including: A brief history of the Le Mans 24 H...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Daytona 500

By Drew Hickman - February 12th, 2024 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

The Daytona 500 is an iconic NASCAR Cup Series season-opener race. The race garners significant television viewership and media coverage, making it a great platform for drivers and teams to gain recognition. If you’re a fan of stock car ra...

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How to Change Your Clutch

By Drew Hickman - October 12th, 2023 - 2 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Changing your car’s clutch may not be the easiest job, but it is possible. With the right tools and level of expertise, you can replace your car’s clutch and potentially save yourself a bit of money. That being said, if you need a cl...

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EV Servicing Costs a Third Less Than ICE Servicing on Average

By Drew Hickman - February 22nd, 2023 - 0 Comments - News

According to our latest bookings data, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are significantly cheaper to service than petrol, hybrid or diesel models.1 Our data shows that an EV service costs on average £103 – around a third less expensive than d...

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10 Classic Cars That Became Tax & MOT Exempt in 2023

By Drew Hickman - January 23rd, 2023 - 2 Comments - News

From Austin to Volvo, we reveal our top 10 classics that will become MOT and tax exempt in 2023. Our list includes renowned 80s icons, such as the BMW 3 Series E30, Ford Sierra and Porsche 944, as well as some super rare models such as the Renau...

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What Is a Sequential Gearbox?

By Drew Hickman - November 28th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Mainly used in sports and race cars, a sequential gearbox lets you change gear manually, thereby giving you a faster shift. Read on to learn what a sequential gearbox is, and what the benefits of this type of transmission are. What Is a Seque...

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10 Spooky Vehicles You Wouldn’t Want to Own

By Drew Hickman - September 29th, 2022 - 7 Comments - Lifestyle

The belief in the paranormal is not a new one – people have believed in ghosts and ghouls for hundreds of years. Around Halloween, you might be looking for some scary car stories to tell – so we have rounded up 10 of history’s ...

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What is an Alternator?

By Drew Hickman - September 28th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Without a functioning alternator, you will likely notice that your car's headlights, radio, and other electronic components struggle to work. Though your battery is responsible for restarting your vehicle once it is turned off, the alternator ha...

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Famous Cars in Movies & TV Shows (2000 - 2019)

By Drew Hickman - September 22nd, 2022 - 2 Comments - Lifestyle

There have been some pretty famous cars in past movies and TV shows but what about some more recent ones? As another decade draws to a close, we've compiled a list of the most famous cars from the 21st Century so far. How many of these do you re...

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Tyre Size: Explained

By Drew Hickman - September 21st, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Whether you drive a car or a van, you don’t want to be driving along on tyres that are not built to carry the weight of your vehicle. You could do some serious damage to your vehicle by driving on tyres that are the wrong size, and this in...

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