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Focus On: Potholes – What you should do
Last week we looked at how potholes are formed, and how you can avoid them and report them. We know that it is incredibly frustrating when...
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Focus On: Potholes
It’s that time of year when everything has had a battering from the weather. From extreme cold, to gale force winds, snow, hail and rain; the...
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What To Do: When Your Coolant Light Comes On
Dashboard lights are such a familiar sight, particularly in more modern cars, that it is easy to ignore them until it is too late. Warning...
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Car Spring Clean: Part Three – Maintenance
In the last couple of weeks, we have looked at making the interior and exterior of your vehicle look as good as new. But beauty is only skin...
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Car Spring Clean: Part Two – Exterior
Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, and it is probable that all you notice when you look at your car is a line of grit and grime. If you...
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The Car Spring Clean: Part One - Interior
As spring approaches, people start tending to their gardens and spring cleaning their homes. However, their vehicles are often overlooked. If...
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Your Guide To: Smart Motorways Part 2
Last week, we looked at what smart motorways are, how they work, and the different types of smart motorway. This week, we take a closer look...
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Your Guide To: Smart Motorways Part 1
Smart Motorways. You might love them, you might hate them; you may be completely indifferent to them. No matter how you feel, they are here...
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All About: Snow Socks and Snow Chains
After the road chaos caused by last week’s country-wide snow storms, many motorists are looking into contingency plans, just in case the...
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The Top Ten: Causes of Breakdown Part Two
Breaking down isn’t just inconvenient, it can be dangerous and incredibly expensive. Last week we looked at reasons 6-10 for breaking down....
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The Top Ten: Causes of Breakdown Part One
When it comes to vehicle maintenance, annual servicing and MOTs can be a real chore. MOT is a legal requirement, but it is easy to overlook...
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On The Road: Car Safety
If you have one New Year’s resolution, make it a good one! And what better place to start than keeping your car safe and roadworthy? Whether...