Author - Drew Hickman

How to Appeal a Parking Ticket

By Drew Hickman - September 16th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

When most drivers catch sight of a yellow-coloured, small plastic bag stuck to their car’s windscreen, their heart sinks: it’s a parking ticket. But instead of taking the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) on the chin and coughing up to set...

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What is Engine Tuning? All You Need to Know About Remapping

By Drew Hickman - September 16th, 2022 - 3 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Engine tuning is the process of fine-tuning your car's engine to provide greater performance, smoother power delivery and better fuel consumption. Manufacturers limit the output of their engines to sell their models in as many territories as pos...

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How to Check the Real MPG of a Car

By Drew Hickman - September 15th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Real world MPG in new cars is often much lower than what manufacturers claim. In 2011, the AA estimated that the average difference between claimed and true MPG was just 8%. Most drivers could probably forgive that. However, by 2014, that averag...

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11 Of The Best Crazy Cars Released in 2020 (and 2021)

By Drew Hickman - September 14th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

Every year, the car industry creates vehicles that turn heads and make minds boggle. Despite all the challenges of 2020, manufacturers have still managed to produce some of these creations. Which means that there's plenty for petrolheads to droo...

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Which UK City is the Cheapest for Car Insurance?

By Drew Hickman - September 14th, 2022 - 1 Comments - News

New research has found that Liverpool is the most expensive UK city* for car insurance, with Manchester and Birmingham close behind.** At the opposite end of the spectrum, Aberdeen was found to be the cheapest city for car insurance of the top 6...

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How Long Does a VW Warranty Last?

By Drew Hickman - September 14th, 2022 - 2 Comments - SecretService

If you're looking to buy a new or used Volkswagen car, you want the peace of mind a warranty brings. It covers the cost of unexpected bills and repair costs in the first few years of owning the car. So, how many years does a VW warranty last? By...

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Premium Fuel vs Regular: Do the Sums Add Up?

By Drew Hickman - May 20th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Premium fuel is a feature of most service station forecourts. Compared to regular petrol or diesel it will usually have a racy sounding name such as V-Power Nitro+, Momentum or Synergy Supreme+. And there will be various claims that these fuels ...

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12 Simple Long Distance Driving Tips to Help You Stay Alert

By Drew Hickman - May 11th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

There are plenty of ways to prepare yourself and your car for a successful long distance drive. Whether you're heading off on a road trip or commuting for work, staying alert is the most important thing. If you need help preparing for a long jo...

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