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Home On Wheels: Everything You Need to Know About Campervan Conversions
With holidaying in the UK becoming increasingly popular, more adventurers are investing in campervans and caravans. Both have their pros and...
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Car Roof Loads Part Two: What to Carry
If you are planning on getting away for a few days (or weeks!) during the warmer months, packing may be an issue. If you are taking a vehicle...
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Car Roof Weights Part One: Roof Bars, Racks and Rails
If you are planning on a staycation or taking your car on holiday, rooftop storage is a great option which allows you to take everything you...
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Brake Pad Advice
We all know that our brakes are important, but few drivers spare a thought for how they work, and how brakes should be cared for. In this...
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Scratch Repairs: The Basics
A small dink or scratch in the paintwork of your car may not mean anything serious from a performance perspective, but once you notice it, it...
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Focus on: MOT Advisories
We all know about MOTs, but if your vehicle has passed its test with a handful of advisories, do you know what you need to do? The MOT...
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Government Reminds Young Drivers to Buckle Up
The UK Government has launched a campaign emphasising the importance of wearing a seatbelt, particularly for younger drivers. In 2022,...
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Focus on: Head Gasket
The head gasket serves a crucial role in the combustion process of an engine. When the head gasket goes, an expensive repair bill can usually...
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Focus on: Car Talk – Terms You Need to Know
When you take your car to your local garage, you of course want the mechanics to be skilled professionals who are able to give you the best...
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Community Speed Watch: the Facts
With increasing pressures on public services, many groups of people are taking matters into their own hands. Community speed watch groups are...
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Audis Common Problems and Quick Fixes
Cars, like people, have different quirks and personality traits, some of which aren’t very pleasant. But like people, once you fall in love...
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Potholes: Reporting a Problem and Claiming for Damage
If you are a driver in the UK and you haven’t encountered a pothole on recent trips, then you are probably in the minority. The internet is...