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Drive safely and minimise being the victim of road rage

It’s a sad fact that driving can easily bring out the worst of our character, whether that’s simply being impatient with another road user, or completely losing our cool, seeing the red mist and having an episode of road rage!

What should you know when towing a trailer?

Towing is sometimes a necessity, such as if you were to buy a mobile caravan, but also sometimes dependent on the situation, for instance, if you want to move a car, boat, horse, motorcycle, or haul a box trailer to help when moving house for example.

There’s a rat in my car!

Looking under the bonnet can be intimidating for many people because there are so many elements that they may be unsure of. So, it is not recommended that you begin prodding around in your engine bay, because this could certainly be dangerous. However, there are certain essentials that you should be au fait with, because these are items that should be checked regularly and topped up if necessary.

What’s under your bonnet?

Looking under the bonnet can be intimidating for many people because there are so many elements that they may be unsure of. So, it is not recommended that you begin prodding around in your engine bay, because this could certainly be dangerous. However, there are certain essentials that you should be au fait with, because these are items that should be checked regularly and topped up if necessary.

Simple maintenance to minimise potential problems

Whatever the time of year, but particularly in the winter, when it’s often dark, cold and wet, car problems can be stressful and an unnecessary cause for concern. However, in addition to the wise and responsible precaution of having it professionally serviced at least once a year, there are also simple things that you can do that will reduce the likelihood of your car letting you down just when you need it the most.

Should you own a car?

Despite opposition from some so called ‘environmental groups’ that are firmly against cars generally, and those that still incorporate a petrol or diesel engine in particular, owning a car brings with it many advantages, although, naturally, a high level of responsibility.

What’s a remanufactured part and is it right for you?

A remanufactured part is a used component, that was fitted to a car when it was originally made, but has been completely taken apart, cleaned and examined, and had any of its worn constituents replaced.

Why does your clutch wear and how can you minimise it?

If you drive a car with a manual gearbox, every time you make a journey, you use the clutch, as it allows you to pull away smoothly from stationary and change gear as you drive, as well as stop without causing the engine to stall.

How to get your dog used to car travel in five steps

Travelling in a car is necessary for most dogs, but many of them can find it incredibly stressful.

Dogs can demonstrate this in a number of ways, including barking, whining, heavy panting, vomiting, or simply refusing to get into the car at all!

Should you have concerns about the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in your car?

For reference, ADAS encompasses driver aids like windscreen wipers and headlights that come on automatically when it rains or as the light fades, ‘awareness’ functions like lane departure warning and blind spot detection, as well as ‘intervention’ features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and parking assistance.

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