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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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