Magazine - General

Minimising the effects of hay fever

Hay fever is a real challenge for as many as one in five drivers as the annual cycle kicks in. Adding to the misery is the fact that not only does the period of time that the level of pollen is high seem to have lengthened in recent years.

The Dutch Reach

It originated in the NL and ‘The Dutch Reach’ is now a driving practice that is becoming increasingly widely adopted in Europe, and in other parts of the world, as helping to promote increased safety for car drivers and passengers, especially in their behaviour towards two-wheeled road users.

The one-stop-shop for your driving questions

Have you ever wanted to know what you need to have in place to go motoring abroad, understand what the numbers and letters on the side of you tyres actually mean or just needed some advice about looking after your car, well you can find all the answers at My-cardictionary.com.

What’s wheel alignment and is it necessary?

Whether your car has a petrol or diesel engine, it’s hybrid or a full electric vehicle, it still has wheels, tyres and suspension and all these need to be functioning correctly and working in coordination for it to drive as it should and provide the level of comfort you expect.

How to save money on your car

With a cost of living crisis happening across the globe, every price tag is being scrutinised and cheaper products are considered more readily. This will work for food or toiletries, but it should be considered carefully when it comes to vehicle products.

Replacing Your Tyres

Although previous articles have addressed matters such as general tyre care, however careful a driver you are and irrespective of how much attention you place on ensuring that your tyres are in the best condition and are at their correct pressure, they gradually wear and will eventually need replacing.

Driving on fast, multi carriageway roads

In general, multi carriageway roads tend to be either within a city, where they are used to help the flow of traffic and tend to have a low speed limit, or main roads where usually, the national speed limit applies and it is these that are addressed within this article.

Removing sap, insects and road debris from your paintwork

Although the paintwork on the body of your car is almost constantly assaulted by all sorts of residue whatever the time of year.

Minimising Worry When Driving

Sadly, for some people, driving can cause such high levels of worry or concern, that they can actually prevent, or significantly reduce, their ability to use their cars.

What’s the difference between engine oils and why does it matter?

Over the years, engine oil has developed from a simple lubricant to a high-tech liquid and at the same time, the number of oil specifications has increased significantly. So, why and does it really matter?

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