My daughter suffers from motion sickness in cars. What can I do about it?
Motion sickness – also known as car sickness ‑ can turn a simple journey into a feat of endurance, not just for the sufferer but also for fellow travellers. Read…
Category: Driving
I want privacy glass on my car. How legal is car glass tinting?
The laws around car glass tinting are strict. The reason is that overly darkened glass can be dangerous in low light levels. And tinting glass so that it doesn’t conform…
I’m worried about relay car theft? What’s the best car theft prevention?
There’s been a dramatic increase in car theft and it’s down to crooks being able to hack into a car’s electronics, specifically proximity or ‘keyless’ locking systems. It’s called relay…
What should my daughter do if she has a car breakdown?
No matter how prepared we are, breakdowns can happen any time, anywhere. The most important thing to remember is the side of a carriageway is a dangerous place to be.…
Is the stolen car problem as serious as everyone is making out?
Britain used to be called the stolen car capital of Europe. That was during the early 90s when scrotes used to nick hot hatches to ‘joyride’ in. We are a…
My daughter wants to learn to drive. How do I choose driving instructors?
The Driving Instructors’ Association claims the best learner drivers are those that study with a qualified instructor but have support from their parents. Here’s how you should go about finding…
I need to buy a child car seat. What should I be looking for?
Buying a child car seat isn’t a difficult thing for a parent to do; buying the right one for their car and child most certainly is. Here we look at…
What does it mean when companies recall cars?
It basically means there’s something wrong with your motor. Car companies recall cars when a problem – frequently safety related – comes to light. Why do recalls happen? Cars have…
What should I do if I have a car crash?
There are some very definite dos and don’ts when you have a car crash. Usually our image of a crash is like that above, which thankfully is far more dramatic…
Do I need to get special dog car seats for my pets?
Back in the day you’d let your dog climb into the car, sit where it wanted and off you went. Now it’s not so straightforward. Dog car seats are one…