How To Sell My Car In The UK
bySo, you have decided it is time to sell your car. Maybe you want to upgrade, or maybe downsize, or maybe it is just time for a new motor. Whatever you are looking for, the first step is getting that…
Cars
Future Classics: 10 Used Sports Cars To Invest In Right Now
bySavvy spenders are turning their attention away from traditional investment opportunities and focusing on alternative investment opportunities such as classic cars, or more specifically ‘future classics’. The kinds of cars that can be picked up for next to nothing now, though…
How to Prepare Your Car for the Colder Seasons
byWhen the autumn and winter seasons arrive, cars can suffer greatly. Whether you’ve got a dated vehicle or a quality Peugeot from Robins & Day, all vehicles experience the same recurring issues. Said issues are both bothersome and dangerous, and…
Car Colours – there’s more to it than you might think
byWhen you’re looking for a new car, how much attention do you pay to the colour? Most car buyers do tend to have a preference of what colour vehicle they prefer, but did you know the colour you choose could…
The Best Fast and Reliable Used Cars Available
byGot a need for speed but still need a practical and reliable car? Fortunately, there are lots of great used cars to consider that offer both speed and reliability and many of these can be found for affordable prices when…
How Car Checks Can Improve Car Performance
byOne of the best ways that you can improve your vehicle is to understand its history. Unfortunately, many motorists do not take the time to learn about their car’s history before purchasing and this can cost them in more ways…
Why Scrapping Your Car Can Help The Environment
byWe all know how important it is to protect the environment. Signs of environmental change are all around us, from milder winters to wetter summers, and we only have to switch on the television news to see the effect that…
How To Race Away With Your Dream Car In 3 Steps
byPerhaps you have always fancied yourself an Aston Martin. The mere sight of one making your heart race, and your palms sweat. However, are you sure you want to make that leap from James Bond fantasy into an actual driving…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle’s new Amarok takes on a cool off-road challenge
byAmong 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
byThe 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
byDriving 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…
The Tricks That Can Help You to Save Money on Your Next Car
byBuying 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
byIf 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
byMaybe 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
byThe 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 …
Don’t Get Taken for a Ride: Know What Car You’re Buying
byThere 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…
The Coolest Customisations You Can Make To Your Car
byYour car is likely one of your most precious belongings. In addition to being one of the most expensive things you own, a car can reflect your personal style and get you where you need to be. You probably use…
Selling Your Car Privately: Rules You Should Follow
bySelling 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
byIf 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
byIf 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…
Signs That You Need a New Car
byYou’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!…
Cool Ways Technology Is Making Life Easier
byEven within the past couple of decades, technology has advanced at such a rate that life is becoming easier and easier. Things we take for granted now would have been seen as a miracle even as recently as the turn…
Telematics
byIf 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
byThere 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
byGeeking 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…
4 cool little cars perfect for cheap motoring
byHaving 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
byConsidering 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
byWe 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
byHaving 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
byHaving 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…