Electric Cars – Questions and Answers
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Electric cars are popping up everywhere. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says that 59,945 electric vehicles were registered between January and December 2018 in the UK. The government has just announced that every new house built will have an electric vehicle charge point fitted. So is this the start of […]
Driving Questions Cleared Up
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][minti_headline align=”align-left”]What are the rules of using Sat Navs, are hands-free calls allowed now, will I need a permit to drive in Europe…..?[/minti_headline][vc_column_text] There are a number of driving questions that people are not entirely clear on or think they know the answers to, but are actually subject to common misconceptions. Here we have […]
Everything you need to know about a service and what it covers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][minti_headline align=”align-left”]What does a service include?[/minti_headline][vc_column_text]The AA found that 92% of motorists didn’t know what was involved in their car service. And this isn’t that surprising given that there is no set answer. It depends on the garage or mechanic, and then can further depend on the type of car, the manufacturer, how the […]
Everything you need to know about an MOT and what it covers
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] You probably already know that if your car is over 3 years old, you are legally required to have an annual MOT to ensure it is safe to drive. But do you know exactly what an MOT involves, the details of your car that are examined and the most common causes of a […]
All You Need to Know About Tyres
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Here’s what you need to know about tyres, both in written form and a useful infographic. [/vc_column_text][minti_spacer height=”20″][vc_column_text] Size & Speed Tyres are marked with a series of letters and numbers. This code details the specification of your tyres, such as the size, maximum load and maximum speed. Labelling In 2018, new EU […]
Driving Safely In Winter
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]As the days draw in we face the seasonal challenges of driving through the winter. Dusk happens quickly, it is dark for longer, it is wetter and colder, and winds, fog, ice and possibly snow are all likely. More accidents happen as people adjust to the changing light levels, but there is much you […]
Tips on Buying a Used Car
Replacing your car is a major expense, perhaps one of the most major you’ll make. It’s also something most people rely on everyday
Car Health Check East Sussex
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][minti_image img=”16337″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Are you looking for a health check on your car? At Tivoli we can help provide a detailed check on your vehicle. Just pop into our garage in Hastings, East Sussex or give us a call and we’ll book it in for the next available appointment.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Whilst we’re going through a heatwave this summer, […]
Car maintenance tips
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][minti_headline type=”h2″ align=”align-left”]Car maintenance tips – What you should be checking on a regular basis? [/minti_headline][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Owning a car gives a great sense of freedom but can also rack up the bills pretty fast if you are unlucky or fail to look after it properly. Car owners often overlook those little things that if […]
5 Things You Shouldn’t Do in a Manual Car
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][minti_image img=”16221″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][minti_spacer height=”25″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][minti_headline type=”h2″]How many manual cars are there in Europe?[/minti_headline][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][minti_spacer height=”15″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]In Europe, over 80% of cars sold have a manual gearbox. Conversely, more than 96% of cars driven in America are automatic. Previously, automatic cars had a reputation for being unreliable and fuel-guzzling. However, automatic gearboxes have become more reliable and the […]