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January Car Maintenance: Start the Year Right
January marks the beginning of a new year, and, for many, a time for resolutions and fresh starts. While you're setting personal goals, don't...
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Your Winter Safety Checklist, Part Two
Welcome to the second part of your winter checklist! A breakdown or an accident due to the weather conditions could be both inconvenient and...
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Your Winter Safety Checklist, Part One
The Great British weather is more unpredictable than ever, with temperature fluctuations, storm, wind, rain and snow within one short...
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Battery Preservation: The Facts
As the temperatures drop, your car battery has to work even harder. Not only does it need to get a cold engine going, but it needs to demist...
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Harnessing the Power of Hybrid
With the government’s push toward low-emission vehicles and the rising costs of new cars, a used hybrid is a good option for drivers seeking...
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Focus on: Cambelts
Normally when we hear someone talk about a cambelt, it is in a story linked to a lucky escape and a hefty bill. By understanding a bit more...
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Top Tips for Optimising Your Car Sale Price
The world of driving is made up of two types of vehicle owner: the ones that drive their car until it stops, then buy whatever they can...
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Fighting Rust – Top Tips
When you think of an “old banger” one of the first adjectives that comes to mind is usually “rusty”. But rust isn’t just a problem for...
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Top Tips for Rapid Windscreen De-Misting
As the mornings are getting darker and colder, getting out of bed is enough of a challenge. Remembering to leave five minutes earlier so that...
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Mystery Fingerprints? It Could Be Your Car Trim
Car rubber door trims, also known as weatherstrips or seals, protect the interior of a vehicle from the elements as well as reducing noise...
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Mobile Mechanics vs Garages
If you need some work done to your vehicle, you might be tempted to get a mobile mechanic. After all, the convenience of having your car...
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Top Reasons for MOT failure
The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is a compulsory test for vehicles which ensures that they meet the minimum safety and environmental...