Here at the adflyer motors blog, we like to give you the latest news, advice and tips on everything motor-related.  Seeing as we’ve already unravelled the mystery of how to get a licence for a scooter, we thought we’d help out those of you who want to ride something a little bit faster.  Whether you’ve just bought a great new motorcycle or you’re still on the lookout for the perfect deal, you’ll need to get a motorcycle licence before you can even think about getting out on the road.  So, what kind of motorcycle licence do you need, and how do you get it?

Anyone can apply for a motorcycle licence at 17, but you’ll need to get your hands on a provisional motorcycle licence first.  You can pick up a provisional application form (form D1) at your local Post Office, or you could go online to order a form.  If, however, you’re the proud owner of a full car driving licence, you’ll most likely already have provisional motorcycle entitlement, so there’s no need to fill out a pesky form!

Once you’ve got your provisional motorcycle licence sorted, you’re required by law to complete a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course.  Don’t worry, this isn’t as scary as it sounds: you don’t have to have any prior motorcycle experience to complete the training, and it takes just one day to do.  After you’ve passed your CBT, you’ll receive a DL196 certificate which is valid for two years.  Make sure you get moving pretty quickly after you get this, because if you don’t pass your theory and practical tests within the two years you’ll have to start all over again.

Next, it’s time to take the motorcycle theory test which consists of a set of multiple choice questions and a hazard perception test.  This test is designed to assess your knowledge of the theory behind riding motorcycles on the road, particularly in relation to the rules of the road and the best driving practices, so make sure you do your homework.

After the theory test comes the final hurdle: the practical motorcycle test.  This test hopefully shouldn’t be as nerve-wracking as the practical test for car driving, as you won’t have to worry about the examiner being sat right next to you.  Instead, the examiner will ask you a few safety questions before you ride on the road and perform a series of exercises whilst they look out for adherence to traffic laws, good observation skills and sufficient control on the road.  If all goes well and you pass the practical test, there are three main ways to get a motorbike licence: the A1 Full Light Motorcycle Licence allows you to ride a motorbike with an engine capacity up to 125cc; the A2 Standard Motorcycle Licence restricts you to a light motorcycle for two years, after which you can ride a bike of any size under a full licence; and the Direct Access Scheme (DAS) for those over 21 to get a full motorcycle licence and ride any motorbike they want.

So there you have it!  After all this, you’re hopefully feeling a lot less confused about how to go about getting a motorcycle licence and you’re ready to go out and find the perfect bike for you!  When you’re shopping for your dream ride, take a look at adflyer’s motoring section for a huge range of motorcycles for sale, or if you don’t think motorbikes are for you, we’ve got plenty of fantastic listings for cars, scooters and even vans, so take a look today!

With the economy still troubling a lot of us and the growing trend for ethical and eco-friendly living becoming ever-popular, the so-called ‘stay-cation’ has been in the news for the past couple of summers.  It’s no surprise then, that more of us seem to be choosing to holiday in the UK, with travel experts reporting a 17% drop in visits abroad in June 2009, which was arguably the sunniest and warmest month of last summer.  Plus, the Met Office’s prediction that this summer could very well be the hottest on record in the UK promises to help the stay-cation become even more popular in the warmest months of 2010.

Of course, a lot of people are choosing to go on holiday closer to home to save a bit of money; caravanning holidays are a much cheaper alternative to relying on hotels and B & Bs, and they give you greater freedom to explore different parts of the UK at a pace that suits you.  So, whether you already own a caravan or motor home or you’re thinking of investing in one, adflyer have found some of the best holiday destinations the UK has to offer, so take a look!

St Ives, Cornwall is one of the most famous of the county’s seaside towns, and has so many great attractions to please all types of holiday makers.  For all you beach bums, the recent £100m ‘Clean Sweep’ campaign has put St Ives’ beaches amongst the cleanest in Europe, and the waters are perfect for a leisurely paddle.  For those who like a bit more activity, there’s everything from the oh-so cultured Tate St Ives to family theme parks to relaxing coastal walks to keep you entertained.

Brockenhurst, Hampshire is a great destination to park up your caravan, camper van or motor home.  Brockenhurst boasts some beautiful forest walks, ponies and deer for the kids to admire and nearby towns such as Lymington, Bournemouth and Southampton if you fancy exploring the coastline a bit.  You’ll also find fantastic food from a wide range of pubs and restaurants in Brockenhurst, great museums and family theme park Paulton Park to keep the kids happy.

Castleton, Derbyshire is a fantastic destination for those who fancy a good wander.  Located in the very heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park, there’s a veritable plethora of picturesque walks suitable for all ages and abilities, as well as a whole host of great value caravan sites for you to park up and rest your weary feet.  Castleton also boasts some great attractions to explore including Peveril Castle and Speedwell Cavern, making it the ideal place for an adventurous family or couple to spend their holiday.

Edinburgh, Scotland is surprisingly caravan friendly.  The bustling cultural hub of Scotland is home to a whole host of caravan parks with locations ranging from the city centre to the leafy and more subdued outskirts.  Once you’re here, there are so many great things to do you’ll be spoilt for choice!  From the Edinburgh Festivals, to Edinburgh Castle and even city tours, there’s something for everyone in this fantastic city.

Well, we hope this has helped you to see that there are loads of great locations for caravan holidays across the UK, so if you fancy investing in a mobile home of any kind, take a look at adflyer’s motoring section.  Plus, don’t forget to take a look at our adflyer blog, pets blog and property blog for more news, advice and fun stuff.

Here at adflyer, our motoring section is growing all the time, with our trusted sellers uploading fantastic new products for sale on a daily basis.  So, how do you make your car stand out from the crowd?  Well, if you follow our handy hints for selling your car online, potential buyers will be queuing up to view your car whether it’s a BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Mercedes, Peugeot (pictured), Vauxhall or even a Skoda!

First things first, it’s incredibly important to get your product listing right.  You won’t get much interest with a poorly presented product listing, so take the time out to put a good one together.  When you click the ‘Start selling’ button on the adflyer site, you’ll need to find the right category for your item: simply type in a brief description of the item and then choose the appropriate category.  After that, fill in the appropriate specifications for your car with as much information as possible to help attract potential buyers to your listing.

Next, you can give us more information about your car: enter a brief item title and a description of the car with as much detail as you can muster!  Ask yourself all of the questions you’d want to ask if you were buying a car, and try to answer them in your description.  Don’t forget to upload photos of your car, as it’s been proven that visitors to the site are far more likely to buy an item when they can see pictures of it.  Before you click ‘Save/Continue’ to complete your listing, don’t forget to take a look at our optional extras like our product highlighter and the showcase listing option.  Remember, the more your listing stands out, the more visitors and viewings you’ll get.

So, once you’ve done all the right things and your great listing for your car has attracted some potential buyers who want to view the car, how can you ensure a sale?  Well, you’ll need to put in a few hours and a bit of elbow grease, but it’ll definitely be worth it!  You should make your car look as good as new, which means washing the car thoroughly, vacuuming every part of the interior and banishing any smoky or musty smells that might put someone off.  Also, make sure you’ve got all of the paperwork for your car to hand so that any potential buyers can be sure they’re getting a great deal.

Well, we hope this has helped you to see the best way of selling your car online to ensure that as many potential buyers as possible look at your car.  As you can see, it’s incredibly quick and easy to start selling products with adflyer, so get online and get started today!