Low Cost Vans

As we really settle into the winter months, it’s becoming a familiar sight to see our car windscreens frosted over in the morning. There is nothing more frustrating than running late for work or the school run and then realising that you have to wait another ten minutes for the ice to melt off your car. Luckily, we’ve got some handy tricks to get rid of ice quickly and safely so that you can be on the roads in no time. Prevent ice to begin with The best way to avoid waiting around in the mornings is to make sure there’s no ice in the first place. Grab yourself a windscreen protector to put on your car overnight, or DIY one with a large piece of fabric or cardboard. When you wake up, your car windscreen should be completely clear and ready to go. Avoid using fabric if there’s rain on the forecast as you could risk it sticking to the glass. If you’re worried about this, try using a towel soaked with water and table salt instead – the salt will give it a lower freezing point....

Owning a car can be a costly investment, but the convenience of not having to rely on public transport to go about our daily lives makes it worthwhile. However, you may be paying over the odds to maintain your car, and there are a number of ways you can cut down the amount you’re spending. Check out these 5 tips for making your car as cost efficient as possible. 1. Pick the perfect car Some cars will be cheaper to run than others, so do your research. Don’t be afraid to negotiate the best deal with your dealership. If you’re looking for a run-around car, consider getting one with a smaller engine to not only save on fuel consumption but also on insurance costs. There’s also a wide selection of cars out there that you don’t need to pay tax on, saving you a wedge of cash every year. 2. Change how you drive How you drive has a big impact on the fuel economy of your car, so make sure you’re driving properly. Keep your car light – don’t store things in the boot if you can avoid...

By now we are all aware of the benefits that driving an electric car bring; less emissions, a quieter engine and lower running costs than a traditional car. But there’s one thing that puts many of us off making the investment into an eco-friendly vehicle – the lack of charging ports across the UK. However, there is some good news that might convince you to think greener. Owning an electric car will become even more convenient in 2019 as Volkswagen partners up with supermarket giant Tesco to bring over 2,400 charging points to their stores, spread across 600 locations. This will mean an impressive 14% increase in charging ports across the UK, an important move to reducing emissions on the road. Even better news is that the standard ports will be free to use, so you’ll be saving on those costly petrol fill-ups. This partnership isn’t the only one in the UK to be rolling out charging ports in 2019. Pub chain Marston’s have teamed up with Engenie to do the same. 400 rapid cha...