What's all this fuss about Caravan Holidays?
Or east, south, north, wherever thou wilt. With a caravan on your bumper, the world’s your oyster!
Car Detailing: Giving your vehicle a thorough spring clean
Spring is the ideal time to give your vehicle a really good once over. Not only will it help to remove signs of winter wear and tear, it will also help to improve your car’s value should you choose to sell it as the warmer weather approaches.
Car swappage schemes - could you end up paying too much?
Since the government-led car scrappage scheme came to an end in March of this year, many car dealerships have taken up the savings mantle with a variety of ‘swappage’ schemes. These schemes enable drivers to trade in cars over eight years old for new ones in the same way as the scrappage scheme did - but how can you be sure you’re getting a good deal if you go for one?
Was the car scrappage scheme a success?
With time now officially called on the UK government’s year-long scrappage scheme, it’s possible to look back and assess its impact. Did it really provide the much-needed boost to the UK car market that it was designed to?
Electric cars are the future
With increased investment in electric car infrastructure planned across many of our cities and big players like Renault-Nissan outlining their commitment to producing zero-emission vehicles in the UK, it seems that electric cars are the future.
What’s the difference between car valeting and car detailing?
You may have heard both the terms ‘car valeting’ and ‘car detailing’ being used by automotive professionals and car care magazine and websites - but what’s the difference? Get to grips with the similarities and contrasts with the following insight from Mer car care products.
Changes to car taxation regulations
As of April 2010 the government has introduced a series of changes to the car taxation system. The revisions affect both the amount we’ll pay to tax our vehicles - and how we can do it.
What is a hybrid cars and why should I buy one?
With big names such as Ford and Nissan planning to join Toyota, Honda and Lexus in offering hybrid cars to the UK market in 2010, it’s worth getting clued up on the pros and cons of going green. To help you suss out the ins and outs of hybrid ownership, Mer car care products has put together the following insight.
Sticking to the speed limit and learning to love it
With speed cameras popping up at new locations across the UK every day and each flash spelling out a £60 fine and 3 points on your licence, there’s never been a better time to learn to stick to the speed limit.
How to beat rising petrol costs
With UK petrol prices set to rise to a record high this spring according to the AA, is there anything we can do to keep the cost of fuelling our cars under control? The expert team at Mer car care products offer their tips on filling up without breaking the bank.
Classic cars under the spotlight: the E-Type Jag
Favoured in the early 60s by the likes of the Beatles and George Best, the E-Type Jag has long been considered one of Britain’s coolest classic cars. Get the low-down on the history of this British style icon with Mer car care products’ quick guide.
What is vehicle detailing?
If you’ve ever browsed a specialist car care website you’ll probably have come across the term ‘vehicle detailing’. But what is ‘vehicle detailing’? And how does it differ from other car care services such as valeting?
How do I get the best price when it comes to selling my motorbike?
If you’ve got a passion for bikes, the chances are you’ve invested a fair bit of time and money in your hobby. So how can you make sure that you get the very best price when it comes to selling on your motorbike? Are there any practical steps you can take to ensure you get a good return on your investment?
How do I get the best price when it comes to selling my car?
After our homes, our cars are often our biggest outlay and indulgence. So how can we make sure that we get the very best price when we sell them? Are there any practical steps we can take to make the difference between securing a fair and a fantastic return on our investment?
How do I get the best price when it comes to selling my boat?
Whether you’re looking to sell a small fishing boat, modest holiday barge or a super yacht, you’ll want to ensure that you get the very best price for it. So how can you make sure you do? Are there any practical steps you can take to maximise your profit?