Category: Car tips and tricks
You don’t have to be a daredevil or deadly driver to get points on your licence. In the UK, points are handed out for even simple offences, such as …
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There are several vehicle categories for driving licences, each with different age and testing requirements. If you have just passed your test and received your licence, you may be …
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Parking rules in the UK can be complicated. Where parking is permitted, for how long, and when are the questions that we will address in this article. Yellow, red, …
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In winter, many drivers tend to let the engine run warm/idle while stationary. The heater provides pleasant warmth inside and takes care of defrosting the windows. However, when you …
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Do you really have to clean the inside of your car windscreen considering that it’s primarily the dirt on the outside that you notice and looks unsightly? You may …
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Probability of a road accident in the rain increases on average by 30 – 40 %. Here we tell you what you should beware of most, and how to …
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A special alertness is required from a driver in a cold season. If you distract from the road just for a few seconds, this may result in a road …
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Is your car looking a little shabby? Over the years, the paint on your car begins to fade or gets chipped away by stones, harsh chemicals or external forces. …
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DIY paint jobs are always a risk, especially when it comes to your car. It’s not as easy as painting a wall or covering up marks on a piece …
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People who smoke usually take every opportunity to light up a cigarette. For example, while driving a car – and this despite the fact that the pollution caused by …
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Unfortunately, dents and dings can happen. Maybe they were caused by hail or someone “bumped” into your can while it was parked. This can be extremely aggravating, especially since …
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During lockdown, many car owners found that there were restrictions on travel that were not essential – this even included “travel” to your local car wash. Some have always …
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One hopes that one will never need a first aid kit in their car, but accidents do happen and even though there is no law in the UK or …
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Every year, thousands of motorists get caught speeding in the UK. This number normally increases as speed detection technology is developed and more cameras are installed. According to government …
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Most of us have, at some time or other, been in the situation that we rush into a shop, run into an acquaintance and decide to “catch up”, and …
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In most countries driving licences do not expire, but they do need to be renewed. If you have a photocard licence, you need to renew it every 10 years. …
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The automobile is now one of the most recycled and reused consumer goods, with components being reused in other vehicles, or for additional uses. The materials involved in its …
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Typically braking a car involves depressing the brake pedal. But there is another way to reduce the speed of the vehicle, and that is engine braking. But how exactly …
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If your car is not driven for a longer period of time, damage can result. It doesn’t even have to stand around for long. So how long can your …
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A rogue stone. Driving too close to a stone pillar. Teenagers with keys. We know what these can result in: damage to what was once a pristine paint of …
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