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Beat MOT Anxiety - Simple Pre-test Checks
Even if you are fairly sure that your vehicle is in good shape, it is hard to get rid of the pre-MOT test anxiety. MOT tests are designed to...
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Brakes: Troubleshooting
Your brakes are one of the most important components in your car and it is essential that you get your vehicle regularly serviced to ensure...
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Hypermiling: Top Tips
Last week we looked at the basics of hypermiling, the driving technique that is supposed to be able to chop nearly 40% off our fuel bills....
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Hypermiling: What You Need to Know
We have already touched on hypermiling this year but with fuel prices going through the roof, we decided it was time to give you a more...
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Spring Car Care
If you have spent the last few months dashing from your car to the shops or work, and back home again, now that the sun is shining it is a...
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Born to Drive: Buying Your First Car
Turning 17 is an exciting event and, for many young people (and their parents!) it offers the first glimpse of freedom as driving becomes a...
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Going Green: Buying a used Electric Vehicle
Fuel prices may be going through the roof, but it is not all bad news for people looking to invest in an electric vehicle. As the electric...
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Windscreen Damage - is it Safe to Drive?
When it comes to vehicle maintenance, windscreen damage is one of the most common – and frustrating – issues. Windscreen cracks or chips are...
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Stormy Times: Information for Vehicle Owners
The past weeks have seen some of the most dramatic storms in living memory and considerable damage has been caused to homes, gardens and...
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Choosing the Right Campervan Part Two - the Pros and Cons of High Tops
With more and more people turning to holidays in the UK rather than face the risks and hassle of holidaying abroad, there has been a...
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Hello Campers! Choosing the Right Campervan Part One - the Pros and Cons of Pop Tops
Foreign holidays may be tentatively back on the agenda but plenty of people have discovered the joys of the staycation and the resultant rise...
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Wheel Alignment Basics: Why is it Important?
Last week we looked at the definition of wheel alignment and the different terms used and checked by wheel alignment specialists to make sure...