car care

As we navigate through the chilly heart of winter, it’s the perfect time to talk about taking care of our beloved cars. Like us, our vehicles need a little extra TLC during these cold months.…

Hello, 2024! The excitement of a new year often comes with the thrill of new beginnings, and for many, this includes the joy of buying a new car. Picking the suitable model, colour, and features is just the start of this delightful journey. While our primary focus today is on the sheer enjoyment and care of your new vehicle, we'll also explore the smart ways to protect your investment.…

Discover five ways to make your car more efficient in this article that offers five useful tips that include driving in a more eco-friendly way and more.…

Owning a car in the UK comes with the responsibility of regular maintenance to ensure its optimal performance and longevity. By following some simple car maintenance tips, you can keep your vehicle in top condition, enhance safety, and prevent costly repairs down the road. Here are some essential maintenance tasks that every UK driver should know.…

Here in the UK, potholes in the road are a prevalent problem. The wet and cold weather associated with certain times of the year in Britain makes potholes a major concern. UK roads begin to form tiny fissures from tear and tear. As rain falls, water enters these cracks. As the temperature drops, this water freezes and then expands widening the fissures. Eventually, the ice melts leaving potholes on the surface of the road. When cars drive over them, they can incur a wide range of damage to their tyres, alloys and in more serious cases their suspension and undercarriage. Read on to discover the important steps to take when a pothole damages your vehicle.…

Car insurance comes in many different forms. While standard motor insurance is compulsory to drive your vehicle on UK roads, other kinds of cover have been created to suit specialist circumstances. When you buy a new car, you may consider additional insurance options available to protect your new car. For example, you could take out Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP policy) or even a built-for-purpose insurance product for tyres or alloys. Another type of specialist cover you may want to consider is scratch and dent insurance. In the following sections, we take a closer look at this type of insurance and why it might have value for you as a driver.…

Whenever you buy a new car, you know that you're not likely to have an asset on your hands that holds value in the long run. A new car devalues as soon as your drive it off the forecourt, and unfortunately, there isn't much you can do about it. With this in mind, let's take a look at some of the things that can cause the value of your car to depreciate and what you can do to protect its value in the case of an insurance claim.…

As winter approaches and petrol costs continue to rise, you might be getting concerned about quite how much it's costing to run your vehicle. At Direct Gap, we're here to make your driving experience as affordable and economical as possible, so here are our top ways to save money on your car this winter.…

There is no escaping the odd ding or scratch on your car - from overgrown hedges scraping your paint to clumsy manoeuvres in a car park causing a dent, there are countless ways you can end up damaging your vehicle. It doesn’t matter how safely you drive on the road, as even everyday things like grit or small pebbles can cause scratches and damage to your car's paintwork and bodywork. There are many reasons to consider protecting your vehicle with Scratch & Dent Insurance.…

Generally, we recommend that you fit your car with a set of alloy wheels when possible. It's best to do this ahead of the autumn and winter seasons to prepare your car for harsher weather. One drawback to alloy tyres, however, is their price, so it makes good sense to protect them.…