Category: Driving

Why Aren’t Automatic Cars Popular in the UK?

Over in the States, automatic vehicles are ubiquitous. So much so, in fact, that if you want to drive a “stick shift” over there, you might see a raised eyebrow or two. Can you blame them? It does seem to make sense: automatic cars are simpler to drive, they allow you to focus more on your road positioning, and they’re more reliable and less susceptible to driver abuse than a manual. With all of this in mind, why do us Brits still cling so dearly to our manual gearboxes? Let’s find out. Why Do Brits Drive Manual Cars? Driving tests If…

The 4 Best Christmas Gifts For Car Lovers

The season of gift-giving is upon us, and although much of your shopping is probably done by now, if you’re still struggling with what present you should be buying for the car enthusiast in your life, then the team at Wyatt Auto Services want to help. Let that be our little Christmas gift to you! So, without further delay, here are some ideas that will put a smile on a petrolhead’s face this Christmas. Best Gifts For Car Lovers 4. A Christmas hamper with a twist… Christmas hampers are an odd choice of gift – they’re all style no substance. What…

How Reliable Are Self-Parking Cars?

Autonomous driving is upon us, and while we’re not all sat around twiddling our thumbs while our vehicles ferry us from A to B just yet, we can get them to park for us. Some people don’t mind parking, some people hate it, so for those in the latter camp, the idea of our cars doing the fiddly work for us is a welcome one. However, before you clamour to by a vehicle with this function, there’s a question which needs answering: just how reliable is it? In this article, we’ll be doing just that. How do self-parking cars work? As…

How Does the Summer Heat Affect Your Car?

While we often talk about the negative effects that winter can have on your car and winter driving conditions in general, we talk much less about the damage that hot weather can do to your car. Perhaps this is largely due to the fact that, here in the UK, the sun is rarely strong enough to cause our vehicles any problems; however, this year, things changed. Given the overwhelming heatwave that we have experienced this summer, the team here at Wyatt Auto Service thought it would be fitting to detail the problems which extremely hot weather can cause to your vehicle….

Driving in Europe: A Complete Guide

There are a number of things that can feel a little daunting when venturing across the continent. While adapting to a new culture isn’t easy, neither is adapting to a new driving system. The mechanics of driving in Europe aren’t wildly different from home, however, there are some important points to remember. In this article, the Wyatt Auto Services team will be looking at these in greater detail, so you’re armed with the knowledge to drive safely around Europe. Everything You Need To Know Before Driving In Europe Roundabouts The first thing to take note of is that, as you will…