Having a blot or two on your credit history can be inconvenient when it comes to asking for a short term loan. And it can happen easily – a few late payments on your mobile phone contract or credit card bill, or maybe you hit a rough patch financially and ended up with a County Court Judgement (CCJ).
The Scottish Borders is officially the area above the Northumberland National Park, below Edinburgh and to the right of Dumfries & Galloway. It encompasses many areas of astonishing natural beauty, historic importance and cultural richness – so it’s a good destination for families planning a road trip, day out or holiday this August. Or any other time of the year, actually.
We’ve already looked at some of the things you might not necessarily think about when it comes to your car, which you can find here. However all cars are different and there’s a number of varying rules to keep in mind, so, here’s five more things you might not have known:
If you like stunning scenery and spotting birds and other wildlife, the North of England has its fair share of places to visit. But before you bundle a picnic into the car and head off the Lake District with thousands of other road users (15.5 million visitors every year) who have the same idea, think twice.
From the fickle to the practical, there are some things we don’t think to check before we have to, or absolutely need to. Here are some interesting facts about modern cars, and the right places to find out more.
Did you know that seven out of the world’s 10 most reliable cars are Japanese? It’s good news for you if you have a Honda Jazz or a Mitsubishi Lancer: these are least likely to develop a fault and if they do, it will cost you an average of £202.53 and £94.72 respectively to fix, according to the Reliability Index.