A big road trip has always been a big deal for motorists, and it's never been more of a mission than it is in modern times. As times change, so do the essentials we need to pack for that mammoth journey. Out with the massive road atlas, in with the tiny sat nav or app on your mobile! Let's have a look at some of the essential gadgets and gizmos that you'll need for the big journey. 

I'm often asked what an "HPI Check" is. Usually seen as a selling point on a used car, a seller will often refer to a car as "HPI clear." Not everybody knows what this means, or why it's so important to a potential buyer. The fact is that an HPI check should be one of the very first things to consider when looking at a potential used car purchase.   

Like car insurance, breakdown cover is one of those things that we hope we never need to use but becomes very useful at the moment we need it! It's important to make sure that you understand the different levels of cover available and the benefits of each breakdown policy, to take the stress out of an unexpected breakdown and ensure you don't find yourself stranded at the side of the road sometime.  

Car insurance is one of those things we all need. Yet it's also one of those things you hope never to use! Insurance premiums are near record high levels, so it makes sense to find ways of reducing your premium. So here are my top tips on how to keep those insurance premiums down. 

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Followers of our blog will have seen our recent feature about factors that affect your car's value when it comes to selling it, or part exchanging it for something new. If you need a reminder, here it is again. Seeing as small things can have a big effect on the value of your car, here are a few things that you might not have thought of, that you should check before sale time. 

With each new generation of car comes a raft of new technology. Modern motors, even smaller or entry level models, are full of many gadgets, which is amazing when you consider that most of us didn't even have power steering or electric windows on our first car! So here is a round-up of some of the new equipment found hiding inside some of today's modern models, and some details of cars available at Thame Cars today. 

Safety technology in modern cars has never been better, with even smaller or more basic models arriving packed with the latest safety equipment. Here at Thame Cars we offer some of the most popular cars on the market today, so let's look at their safety offering in a bit more detail, to help you choose the right option for you and your family.