4 Essentials You Need in Your Home Garage
If you’re handy with a tool kit and you like to do DIY projects or fix up cars in your spare time, then your garage is probably the best space to set up. If you’re thinking of turning your garage…
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5 Coolest Driving Roads In Europe (Infographic)
Most of us associate the term ‘road trip’ with America and hitting the open road with friends, but did you know that the first ever road trip by automobile took place in Germany! Indeed Europe has some of the coolest…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle’s new Amarok takes on a cool off-road challenge
Among the things I love about driving, the ones at the top are powerful 4×4 vehicles and cool, scenic roads to drive them on. So when I saw the video below about the latest model of Amarok I had to look into…
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Second-Hand Car
The appeal of buying a brand-new car is both enormous and obvious. But at the same time, so too is the inevitable downside of buying from new. Still, if you have the luxury of choice and can pick between taking…
Take Something Different for a Spin – Driving Experiences in the UK
Driving up what looks like an almost vertical wall of mud and then across a forty five degree scree slope, slipping sideways all the time, is the kind of thing that gets your heart beating and the adrenalin flowing. It…
Tips On Choosing A First Car That Will Last
When choosing a first car, most people will often opt for the cheapest option. Of course, this will save you some money now. But, in the future, it could cost you a lot more. Choosing the right car to make…
The Tricks That Can Help You to Save Money on Your Next Car
Buying a new car is rarely cheap. Other than our homes, cars are the things that we pay the most for. But there are some tricks that could help you to save some serious money on your next car purchase. You…
Are You a Nervous Driver? Make Getting Behind the Wheel More Fun Today
If you’re the kind of person that dreads driving, or just hates it completely, you’re missing out. Driving can be a lot of fun when you want it to be. So, unless you’re going to stop driving, it makes sense…
Buying A Used Car? Make Sure You Take These Precautions
Maybe you’ve just got your license and need to get yourself a vehicle. Or perhaps your old car is wearing down, showing signs that you need a new car. Getting a car brand new isn’t always the best option. In…
Fast and Curious: How to Become the Ultimate Modern Driver
The movie might have been Fast and Furious, but a modern driver should be fast and curious. Always wanting to know more about the car and enhance the experience is crucial. So follow this guide to help you become …
5 Cool Cars You Can Lease This Winter
Leasing has become an increasingly popular option among UK motorists, combining the benefits of new car ownerships with unrivalled affordability. With leasing packages usually including servicing, insurance, roadside assistance and countless other perks as standard, it’s an option of comprehensive convenience…
5 motorcycle clothing tips for riding warm this winter
As the Summer begins to fade and those long sunny days are no more, it’s vital to know how to keep yourself warm on those upcoming freezing mornings, where the air is almost too cold to breath in. There is…
Don’t Get Taken for a Ride: Know What Car You’re Buying
There are a lot of steps you need to take when you need a new car. You’ve got to consider what steps you can take to get the best possible outcome. Don’t get (metaphorically) taken for a ride because you’re…
Selling Your Car Privately: Rules You Should Follow
Selling your car yourself does require plenty of time, effort, and organisation. You also need to have patience, because there is no guarantee you will get a quick sale. But while selling privately can be hard work, the benefits of…
The Most Efficient Cars On The Used Market
If you’re in the market for a used car, then it’s likely the fuel economy is going to be pretty high on the list of priorities. You may start browsing the used market thinking that to get the best fuel…
New Car? Make Sure It Has These Tech Essentials
If you’re in the market for a new car, you’re going to want it to have a few tech essentials. These are elements that no modern day car should be without, especially if you’re going for a luxury one! If…
Kids driving you crazy in the car? entertain them with these ideas
Are you fed up with the constant whining? Irritated by your kids’ resistance to safety features? Ready to give up and spend your life sitting on the sofa watching Jeremy Kyle? It isn’t that bad, is it?! Well, you’re in…
Signs That You Need a New Car
You’ve been driving that car of yours for a few years now. You’ve probably imagined quite often that you would buy a new car at some point. But it can be difficult to determine when exactly you should do it!…
Rule The Road; Awesome Benefits Of Driving A 4X4
If you’re thinking about purchasing a new car, we think there’s only one type of car that you should consider. You need to get one of the many 4x4s available on the market. There are plenty of advantages to…
Telematics
If your business runs a fleet of vehicles or if you and your employees drive a lot as part of your day-to-day job, vehicle tracking is a great way to ensure that you are getting the most out of…
Car Club vs Car Ownership Infographic
There is no question that we love our cars. We clean them (sometimes!), talk about them, we enjoy driving them. It’s all about the pleasures of the open road; that unmistakable feeling of freedom. But there’s a catch. We also…
7 Cool SUVs & Crossovers
Geeking out over cool cars has long been a male adult occupation and one I’m active in for sure. Back in 2007 I even started a separate cool cars blog that’s still running today…unlike the Madza MX5 I had back them, god…
5 of the best new gadgets for your car
Whether you just use your car to get to and from work each day or turn to it for leisure, there’s no denying it’s a central part of our lives. With the improvements in technology throughout the last few years,…
BMW History Infographic
BMW are renowned for their luxury saloon cars since 1962. From the the first of the Neue Klasse, the legendary 3 Series to the futuristic i8 of today which we love, BMW has a rich heritage of producing iconic cars…
4 cool little cars perfect for cheap motoring
Having your own car can mean many things to many different people. For most it’s about freedom, flexibility and not being limited to the restrictions of public transport. It can mean the difference between keeping commitments and also keeping your…
10 cars popular with sports stars
Considering that the world’s sports stars are some of the highest earning individuals on the planet, it’s not surprising that they would own some pretty impressive possessions. And when it comes to cars, it seems that the current wave of…
Guess the correct movie or television show that the iconic vehicle appeared in
We love a good quiz here at cool things, especially on a Friday afternoon and a quiz that features anything involving cars. So when we spotted this following movie and TV car quiz we wanted to feature it for our…
10 ways to make your car the envy of all your friends
Having a cool car is not just about the exterior novelties. Performance and better handling are important, as well. Here are 10 ways to make your car the envy of all your friends. 1. Get a good set of…
10 Ways to Make your Car Cool and Improved
Having a cool car is not just about the exterior novelties. Performance and better handling are important, as well. Here are 10 ways to make your car the envy of all your friends. 1. Get a good set of tyres…
7 coolest scenic summer drives in the UK
The UK might not be the first place you think of when you think of scenic drives. But along with crumpets, the royal family and the NHS, one thing Britain is renowned for is its quaint villages and breathtaking countryside….