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Focus on: French Toll Roads
Driving overseas can be a liberating and even fun experience. However, the challenge of negotiating toll booths, especially busy ones, is...
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Focus on: Driving in Europe
The thought of driving in Europe is not only practical but romantic: nothing between you and that isolated beach cove or rural taverna except...
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Focus on: The Clutch
Unless you drive an automatic, you are likely to experience problems with your clutch at some point. It is helpful to understand how your...
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Focus on: Tyre Pressures
In the UK, maintaining the correct tyre pressure for your vehicle is essential for safety, fuel efficiency, and tyre longevity. It can be...
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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...