Recycling or Disposing of – Worn-Out Tyres
Tyres don’t last forever. How long they last can differ depending on which type you have and how much you drive. Other factors can contribute to the lifespan, such …
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First Aid Kits for Your Car – Safety First
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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What is regenerative braking
Most people don’t realise how much energy that is wasted during braking. Moving vehicles generate a significant amount of kinetic energy. In traditional braking systems, friction is used to …
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What is an engine block heater
An engine block heater is a handy electrical device used for the sole purpose of warming up your car engine and its fluids on those cold, wintery days. In …
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What to do when your engine overheats
Seeing steam seep out of your car bonnet can be deeply unsettling at the best of times, but we are here to help! It is essential that you are …
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The Long and Short of Car Wheelbases
When deciding to buy a new vehicle, you’ve most likely considered the brand, performance, color, and make or model. Other questions you should ask yourself are: how many passengers …
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What is eCall? Automated emergency call technology explained
As of summer 2021, it was recorded that over 90% of the new cars sold in the UK featured an eCall system. This smart safety feature was made mandatory …
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What happens when you get caught speeding in the UK?
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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What is a Vehicle Chassis and What Types are There?
The word comes from French and simply means “frame” or “framework. It is also used to describe parts of a computer – but here of course, we will focus …
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Parking Penalties
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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How Does The Engine Lubrication System Work?
A car engine is the main unit that powers a vehicle. It consists of hundreds of interacting parts. Engine lubrication ensures that enough oil is supplied to the lubrication …
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Immobilisers – Traditional and Contemporary Car Protection
You always try to think positively and assume that your vehicle is safe from break-in or theft. Unfortunately, statistics tell us that in the UK alone, as many as …
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What is Motorcycle Maintenance
Basic motorbike maintenance can help your bike perform better and last longer. Motorbike maintenance is important because motorbikes are an ever more popular form of transport. Whether you use …
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How to Ride a Motorcycle
It’s an indescribable feeling of freedom when you’re on a bike. You feel the wind through your helmet and protective gear, and have no desire to access your mobile …
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How to Clean a Motorcycle Helmet
This is a must on a motorbike and is therefore part of the basic equipment of every motorcyclist: the helmet. It not only protects you from falls, but also …
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How to Choose a Motorcycle Helmet
Anyone who rides a motorbike, or is considering buying one, knows that the use of a helmet is extremely important for safety and is mandatory for both the rider …
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Your Motorcycle Won’t Start: Possible Causes
There is hardly anything more annoying: you march to your bike in full gear, full of anticipation for the ride, press the starter and then the bike just won’t …
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MAP Sensor: Functions, Malfunctions, Cleaning
The Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor measures the intake manifold pressure (IMP) downstream of the throttle valve in order to indirectly compute — by means of the ratio of pressure …
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation System (PCV): Operation, Malfunctions, and FAQs
The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) is a feature in piston engines that maintains regulated pressure ratios in the crankcase in relation to the surrounding environment. A further function is …
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How to Renew Your Driving Licence in the UK
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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