Let’s face it, the humble cassette tape is ancient technology. I’m pretty sure that along with the animals that went two-by-two on Noah’s Ark, there was an original Sony Walkman as well. But in all seriousness, while the cassette tape is very much tech of the past, it does have some relevance for the motoring … Read more
There are many advantages to driving an older/classic car. From saving money (if you’ve already got a perfectly serviceable car) to enjoying a more “connected” driving experience in the case of many classics, older cars are still a common sight on the road for a number of reasons. However, there is one area where new … Read more
Almost all modern cars come with some ability to connect a device to play or stream music, but for those with older vehicles it can be a bit more difficult. This is only made worse by the fact that many newer phones don’t feature an audio jack, so plugging in a device to the car’s … Read more
Keeping your car clean and in “tip top” condition is something that many of us enjoy. While there is a bit of a spectrum when it comes to car cleanliness (ranging from ‘I never clean my car’ through to the truly obsessed detailing enthusiast community) most of us know that waxing your car periodically is … Read more
One of our goals here at Garage Dreams is to provide ‘real world’ consumer advice in the form of honest reviews of products. If you’ve ever tried to find a product review online, then you have probably noticed there are many dubious, false, or misleading reviews out there. Other times, reviews can be problematic from … Read more
One of the most annoying things that can happen to your car is getting a crack or chip on the windshield (or windscreen, depending on what you call it where you live). Even if you have full insurance cover that allows for windshield replacement at no cost to you, there is still the hassle of … Read more
Few things in life are as annoying as someone else putting a chip or crack in your car windshield. Despite driving well yourself, you can still fall victim to someone else flicking up a stone or other debris and damaging your windshield. This recently happened to me on a trip to Queenstown, New Zealand (a … Read more
Making sure your third generation Toyota MR2 is properly serviced is important. Failure to change the oil and oil filter at the correct intervals with the right products can lead to increase wear and in extreme cases, possibly even total engine failure. In this short guide you will learn what oil and oil filter to … Read more
Have you ever thought about cleaning up the glovebox of your car? You probably have if you are reading this article. Our gloveboxes can get messy fast, with papers, tools and other items all being thrown in there. A glovebox organizer can help you get all the different items in your glovebox in order. They … Read more
If you want to get your car looking in concours condition a cutting pad or disc can help remove moderate surface defects such as heavy swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation. A good quality cutting pad will take the heat generated from heavy cutting compound and spread it evenly over the surface of your car. In … Read more