Breakeryard Blogs

Changing legislation, motoring news, musings on driving… It’s all here in our blogs.

20Oct

Should lorries drive in the outside lane

Should Lorries be Allowed in the Third Lane?

If you saw the recent television broadcast which addressed the various issues involving lorry drivers, you may have some trepidation about encountering heavy goods vehicles on the motorway.

20Oct

Can We Switch to Electrical Vehicles Completely by 2040?

Recently announced plans to do away with all diesel and petrol cars by 2040 in favour of electric models have been met with some apprehension.

19Sep

Cars, during the winter, waiting at traffic lights

Is your car ready for winter? Part 2!

We’re back with part 2 of our winter readiness series! If you didn’t see part 1, take a look at it here.

10Sep

ford focus rs 2017 drifting across a salt dune

Ford Focus – Should I buy it second-hand?

There’s a reason that the Ford Focus is the 2nd most popular second-hand car in the UK. It’s an iconic vehicle with different models that match whatever needs you’re looking for.

21Aug

Cars driving on a motorway at night with their lights on

3 Top Tips for Driving in the Dark

As the days grow shorter, commuting in darker conditions is going to start becoming a reality for many of us again.

09Aug

White SUV driving through snow on an icy surface

Is your car ready for the winter?

Winter is often associated with car failure. The sight of someone, sitting forlornly on their car bonnet, at the side of the road is a common one during the colder months.

24Jul

When should you replace your car battery and how can you save money on it?

Too often, the first sign of a battery going wrong is a car not starting in the morning.

10Jul

Can you trust a Car Breaker Yard?

Breaker yards have a characteristic image that often confuses people when they first set foot in one. The typical image of a breaker yard is of an old, run down, grease-sodden warehouse.

26Jun