Getting a flat tyre isn’t an unusual occurrence, and it should be fairly straightforward to dig out the spare and get going again. However, it seems that more of us are reaching for the phone instead of the car jack. Punctures Some causes of flat tyres are avoidable, such as under- or over-inflating your […]
Chilly winter weather can have a negative effect on the life of a car battery, but the onset of colder days also means that the demands placed on it increase. We turn on the lights more often and ramp up the heating. And if you are lucky enough to have heated seats, you will […]
Why is wheel alignment so important? Wheel alignment effects whether your wheels are pointing in the right direction. However, their effects are not as simple as just driving in a straight line. The correct wheel alignment will improve your vehicles handling. Other advantages of correct alignment include: Improved vehicle performance (providing tyre pressure is […]
Doing a few simple pre-MOT checks, like inspecting your lights, before your car MoT can help reduce the costs of getting your car through it. At Fast-Fit we understand this and so we work very closely with our sister company Wilco who have all the things you need to help reduce your MOT costs – right off the […]
With new penalties coming in to penalise motorists using their mobiles while driving we thought the statistics were really interesting… Government research, carried out by the Transport Research Laboratory, found that the number of motorists using a mobile phone behind the wheel has increased since 2009. Most people are texting or checking social media. There has […]
Driving is usually a drama-free experience, but it’s still important to be prepared for those rare occasions when things do go wrong. We’re not suggesting you pack your car as if it’s the end of the world, but by keeping a few key items handy, you could save yourself a lot of hassle. Tyre […]
Are you one of the many who worry about jump starting a car when the time comes? Read this to learn why cheap jump leads aren’t necessarily good value, and the dangers associated with jump-starting a car. Jump-starting a car incorrectly can not only cause electrical damage to your vehicle, but it can also be very […]
