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How To Know When Your Child Is Ready For Their First Car

There’s ultimately going to come a time in every parent’s life when their child reaches the legal driving age and shows an interest in driving, and as much as we’d love to be able to keep them wrapped up in cotton wool and safe from the dangers of the world – and especially the dangers of the road, it’s just not always going to be realistic to make this happen and at some point we have to be able to trust them and understand that they might actually know how to look after themselves and that perhaps that they do know what’s best for them more than we do.

Yes, this is tough, but this is just one of the many parenting challenges we’re going to face throughout the years, so we can either bury our heads in the sand and pretend it’s not happening, or we can embrace it and communicate with our kids so that they’re armed with the best support and information to allow them to make the right decision for themselves.

Of course, the very first thing they’ll need to have is the legal permission to drive in the form of a permit and later a license. Depending on where you live, the legal driving age will be different and so you’ll have to look into this and then see what the necessary requirements are for learning. You can discuss this with your child and see if they’re ready to learn and if so, then start looking into good schools and instructors in your area. The driving test is typically split into multiple parts that involve theory and practical and will include some kind of written test, which you can find some tips here on to see if they’re able to study this and get them familiar with the testing and overall experience of driving.

The next stage once you know that they’re of legal age and are ready to spend time and energy to complete the tests is to actually make sure they’re emotionally ready for the responsibility that comes with being on the road with a car and actually driving, so in this post we’re going to share with you some things to consider when trying to know if your child is ready for their first car or not.

They Have Good Judgment:

Being able to use good judgment is such an important of driving, but also in being a responsible adult, and often teenagers don’t really have the best sense of judgement. This doesn’t mean they’re not ready to drive, but that they need to understand why having a good sense of judgement is going to be good and helpful for them when driving.

They’re Able To Listen And Follow Rules:

Let’s be honest, teenagers aren’t typically known to be lovers of rules, and whilst we can’t exactly blame them for this – since we were likely the same way, it’s incredibly important that if they’re planning to get behind the wheel of a car that they, not only understand how important the rules are for their safety and the safety of others, but that they also follow those rules and respect them. If they’re not able to do this and are constantly breaking rules for whatever reason, then they’re possibly not ready for a car just yet.

They Act Responsibly And Don’t Bend To Peer Pressure:

Another thing that’s likely to be a big problem for younger adults and especially teenagers is dealing with peer pressure. Now, of course not all teenagers will bend to this, but whilst there are different areas of life that peer pressure might be a bit understandable and even tolerable as a part of growing up, driving is not one of those areas due to the extreme dangers. So, if you know that your child is moving in friend circles where he or she is dealing with pressure from friends to act in a certain way or do things to fit in, then you may want to have a conversation with them about this and even lay down some ground rules before letting them get behind the wheel since it’s simply not worth it.

They’re Able To Afford The Upkeep:

Cars are not the cheapest things on the planet, and even if you’re able and willing to buy them the car and help them with the cost of that, they’re going to have to understand that the costs of running a car don’t just magically get taken care of, and they should be able to take some of the financial responsibility for this.

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How To Keep Your Work Truck Cleaner

When it comes to laboring work such as bricklaying, scaffolding or landscape gardening, you’re obviously going to be getting your hands (and other places) dirty pretty much every day. It’s not like the luxurious job of sitting in a warm office answering phones and pencil-pushing while sipping hot, expensive coffee and not worrying about the outside. You’re going to be messy most days and in need of a wash – and with that, your truck probably will, too. It can be a real pain in the backside taking care of a big vehicle like that, especially if it’s not something you’re practiced at. However, if you leave it too long, things will pile up and the state of it overall with decrease massively – then what are you going to do? How are you going to work? If you’re not exactly a motor vehicle maintenance expert, you don’t have to worry too much as it’s not rocket science. Here are a few ideas to help keep the big machine smoother and fresher.   

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Empty Yourself

Sounds like an easy and obvious one, right? Yes, it is, but think of how much of a pain it is to even think about when you have just finished work or are on a lunch break – that’s the time to rest! It might be a chore at first, but getting into a routine of emptying stuff out and cleaning the inside and outside could seriously help the thing as well as clear your head.

Get A Professional

If you feel as though you can’t do it by yourself, you could always seek the help of friends, family or work pals to aid you in some capacity. You could also get professionals to clean it all up for you. Much like some do with their cars, you can get the truck valeted. It might be a few bucks, but it could ease your mind if you’re struggling.   

Have It Fitted Out

A way of stopping things from being worse than they can potentially be is to prepare in terms of buying the right equipment. You could look for floor mats, cargo liners, and mud flaps online. There are a load of websites online, such as Husky Floor liners, that you can look through to find the necessary stuff. Protecting the insides like this is a good way of halting any further mess or damage.

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Be More Mindful

We mentioned this before, but we know that sometimes with the graft at work, you’ll have to get yourself a quite messy some days. But there will be other days where you’ll not have that real need to quite get down and dirty. A simple idea is to be that extra bit careful so that you don’t even have to worry about taking anything nasty into the truck.  

Park Sensibly

Finally, think about parking away from the site or away from any potential mess. Obviously, a lot of the time you’re required to park in the vicinity, but for the lighter days, think about keeping the vehicle as far away from any issues as possible!

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Driving Down The Price: How To Cut Costs Buying Your Next Car

No matter which way you look at it, buying a car will always be expensive. In fact, for most people, it’s one of the largest investments they make in their lifetime, often second only to property. For this reason, when it comes time to get behind the wheel or replace your car with something new, it’s only natural to want to save as much money as you can. This isn’t always easy, but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s impossible or not worth the effort. If you want to get the best deal when buying your next car, here are nine things that you can do to drive down the price.

1. Always Do The Research

The very worst thing that you can do when buying a car is arrive at the lot without knowing anything about the vehicle that you want to buy. Without any knowledge of its typical price range, you could end up paying much more than the norm. For this reason, you should first spend some time researching the vehicle so that you know when you’re being offered a fair deal. You should also shop around and leave some dealerships to find out their rock-bottom offers.

2. Pay With Your Cash

Cars aren’t cheap, which is why most buyers choose to take out some sort of loan to cover the expense. Whether this is from the dealership itself or a high street lender, borrowing money to pay for your car will cost you more in the long run. After all, in addition to the price of the vehicle, you’ll also have to pay interest. Because of this, you may want to pay for your car in cash, if possible. If you have to borrow the money, shop around for the very best financing option for you.

3. Look At Used Vehicles

The value of a brand new car depreciates the moment you drive it off the lot and continues to do so quickly for at least a few years. With that in mind, used vehicles may be the best option. Whether you’re shopping for a Chevy, Hyundai, or something completely different, you’ll find that gently used options are much cheaper than buying brand new. You’ll also avoid a huge chunk of depreciation, which means that your car will have a higher resale value later down the line.

4. Speak To A Professional

The biggest concern with used cars is the possibility of wear and tear, maintenance issues, mechanical problems, and other faults. If you don’t know much about vehicles, you could miss these serious problems, leaving you paying much more than you should for a car that’s going to cost you later. To avoid this, you should have potential purchases checked over thoroughly by a mechanic. This will allow you to haggle a better price or walk away if the car is just not worth it.

5. Show Off Your Status

Students, OAPs, and those with military status are often eligible for discounts or cash back on their purchases. Thankfully, this is no different when buying a car. Because of this, you should look at a few different dealerships online to see if any offer better deals for those with your status. If there’s nothing online that you can find, then give a few a call instead. Just remember to bring along proof of your status when you go to buy your new wheels.

6. Haggle Like A Dealer

When you go to buy a car, whether it be new or used, you need to let the salesperson know up front that you won’t be taken for a ride. Do absolutely everything that you can to knock the purchase price down by starting with an outrageous figure and working backward. It can feel incredibly awkward at first, but, if you stick to your guns, it can work out ridiculously well. If you’re not good at haggling, then bring along someone that you trust to do it for you or back you up.

7. Keep Trade-Ins A Secret

Trading in your old car is a great way to knock some money off the cost of your new one. However, you shouldn’t mention your trade-in right away. Instead, hold your cards close to your chest and work to haggle a better deal first. Then, only once the dealer is at the very lowest that they will go, work to get the most for your old car. If you mention your trade-in right away, the salesperson may try to use this information against you and charge you more than usual.

8. Don’t Purchase Any Extras

A new car is a huge purchase, and, if you pay for it with borrowed money, you could be left making repayments for years to come. For this reason, you should avoid doing anything that might drive up the price. Purchasing add-ons and other modifications are one way to do this. While your salesperson may say that you need a built-in GPS and rust-proofing, you have to remember that you don’t. Their job is to make money, but yours is to spend as little as you can.

9. Choose The Right Time

Unless you’re on the clock, you should hold off from buying your new wheels until the right time. Salespeople and dealerships have targets to meet, which are typically based on quarterly sales. This means that March, June, September, and December are good months to shop, as lots will be trying their hardest to sell more cars. You can also choose the right time from your style of car. Convertibles, for example, are cheaper in the winter when fewer of them are sold.

Cars are an expensive purchase, but they can be made less so with some thought and careful planning. Make sure that you research every part of the process and educate yourself on your chosen vehicle so that you can go into negotiations well-prepared. You should also avoid any unnecessary extras and consider shopping for a used car instead of a brand new one. As long as you follow this advice, you should have no trouble driving down the price.