Another simple to fit essential modification is the DTM or M3 style door mirrors. Available in a range of colours you can be sure to find the perfect set for your car, you can choose from a carbon look, chrome or primed ready to be sprayed the same colour as your car. If you’re on a budget there are still options available which won’t break the bank balance.

When shopping for door mirrors you have the option to go for a universal fit or model specific. Don’t be fooled into thinking that a universal fit means easy fit, it often means the opposite. All cars are different in the fact that some door mirrors have curved base plates to blend into the curves of the car’s front wings, all universal door mirror base plates are flat which means they may not fit flush or look as good as they should. People tend to go for this option because they can be considerably cheaper then car specific door mirrors. Read the full guide »

Many people have found a great way to dramatically drop the cost of their insurance, especially for young drivers. This is by getting their mum or dad to insure the car in their name and add them as a named driver, this will reduce your premium to a certain extent but the insurance brokers aren’t stupid. They know that your middle aged dad won’t be running around in a heavily modified car. Many companies treat applications with named drivers with more care to avoid this happening as it can be very costly to the broker.
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When it comes to getting a car, the very first thing you always check is the cost of the insurance premium based on your individual circumstances because sometimes it can be just as much as the car itself. Insurance companies base your quote on your age, gender, address, motoring history and then take the car into account so you can never know how much it will be. The general rule of thumb is that the lower the engine of the car, the lower the premium. You have to do a complete check of the vehicle you’re planning on purchasing as there are some 1.6 litre engines that have higher performance than a 1.8/2.0 litre engine as they are highly tuned and will be expensive to insure.
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When you upgrade your bumper the first thing that you want to do is fill those nasty holes with meshing, it’s not as hard as most people think and can be done by most people with great ease. There are many designs of meshing available so be sure to find the one you like best as it’s a pain changing it once it’s set in place. When your planning on fitting or changing the mesh in your bumper be sure to take the bumper off to avoid any damage to the to the grill clips. Read the full guide »

When it comes to the time of year when your MOT is due to expire you should really be planning another test, be sure not to leave it too late as you may need some work doing on it before it will pass and remain road legal. Many MOT stations will offer a free re-test within a certain period of around 10 days so it doesn’t hurt to get it tested to find out what’s up with it prior to spending money on it. Read the full guide »

Thieves in today’s world will go to extreme lengths to gain access to the inside of your car if they think there is something worth stealing in there. No matter how hard you try you cannot stop them from getting in one way or another, you just have to make it as hard as possible and hope they choose an easier alternative. If this happens (although you will never know) then you have successfully beaten the thief. Read the full guide »

When looking for an alarm/immobiliser you are advised to set a budget because you can spend an infinite amount of money getting the one with all the gadgets, improving general security. Some of the features may not even be of use to you which is why it’s vital you find out what alarm does what. Below you will find a definition of the terms used when describing security devices. Which ever alarm you decide to go for, make sure that it is Thatcham approved so it will be recognised by most insurers which in turn will give you a discount off of your premium. Read the full guide »

Everyone likes to make their car stand out from the crowd and be admired by other car fanatics. You can spend thousands of pounds on it, getting it perfect and then finding your dream has been shattered by some one who is less appreciative of the time and money you have spent and would rather try to steal it. You cannot win because the more you spend on it making it the dream car, the more thieves will want it. More times then not, they don’t want the whole car – they just want the valuable contents that can easily be snatched. This is where you need to use your head and not make it a thieves Christmas bonus, by taking precautions you can minimise the chance of your car being targeted. Read the full guide »

When you’re ready for an insurance quote there’s not much you can do to change the outcome as it’s based on your previous driving history and individual circumstances. However there are certain ways that you can lower your premium making it more affordable for yourself.

If you are ever in doubt you should always declare any changes made to your vehicle, if you were to leave them, have a crash and the assessor notices that your vehicle isn’t exactly how described on your insurance policy then it will be void and you will be liable for any repairs and face further punishment in the form of a fine or even imprisonment. Read the full guide »

When you’re buying car insurance you have the choice of three policies which each have their advantages over the other giving different levels of cover. The main difference in them would be the price of your premium, some may not be practical depending on your circumstances and age. Be sure to get a quote for all three types of cover as sometimes it can only be a few hundred pounds difference so the highest level of cover will give you more benefits if the worst should happen. Read the full guide »