Category: Car tips and tricks
Technology has been making our lives easier for decades now, and turning your car on and off is no exception when it comes to innovation. Nowadays, most cars won’t …
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At some point, all motorists are faced with the challenge of parking uphill or downhill. It is important to know the specific rules and guidelines in place so that …
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If the engine temperature rises for no apparent reason while you are driving, there is probably a malfunction in the cooling system. If you can rule out a leak, …
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Modern cars are not only comfortable, in most cases they come with a sophisticated central locking system designed to guarantee the highest possible level of safety. A large number …
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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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