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Particulate problem

Modern diesel cars are fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter, commonly referred to as the DPF, which removes the sooty particulates from the engines exhaust emissions. These particulates are harmful pollutants, so the filters are a good idea but they can cause problems if they are allowed to become clogged. The filter is periodically cleaned ….  Read More

Don’t spin out! Driving safely

A sudden loss of grip while driving can be pretty terrifying, particularly for inexperienced drivers. With no skid training given to learner drivers in the UK, most drivers first experience of a skid or spin in the car will be on the open road. It’s vital to know how to react as doing the wrong ….  Read More

The all new Forfour Smart car

This new car ready for release from Smart is designed to comfortably fit four adults for short city trips and commuting. It is designed with the smart concept of small affordable cars that have low emissions and good levels of fuel consumption. The listed CO2 emissions for this car are 97g/km and the average fuel ….  Read More

Driverless cars – are they the future?

Certainly the technology is already there, and a lot of it is creeping into your car without you really noticing it. Lane departure warning has been with us for years, so it’s no stretch to teach the car to steer you away from danger. Autonomous parking can take any fiddly manoeuvres right out of your ….  Read More

Tips to Choose the Right Tyres for Your Vehicle

Tyres are one of the most costly recurring expenses of a vehicle. There was a time when vehicle owners did not have any other option but to purchase premium sets. Availability of only premium products on the market gave rise to retreaded sets which were essentially refurbished product. However, in the past few years, both ….  Read More

New Skoda Fabia Release

Skoda are due to release the new Fabia shortly with its newly modelled body shape making it wider and less tall in a bid to make it appeal to younger buyers. The previous model was not known for its great beauty and although improvements to the cars appearance have been made its still no prince ….  Read More

Is car breakdown cover essential?

With the cost of running a car an expensive outgoing, do we really need breakdown cover on top? It really depends on how much you use your car and how far you travel. Many insurance companies now offer 12 months free breakdown cover as part of the package and even some bank accounts come with ….  Read More

NEWS: LA Auto Show: VW Beetle Cabriolet

The new Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet has made its debut on the L. a. Auto Show, and jointly is offered to reserve within the UK in advance of the primary cars arriving in April. It’s the most recent chapter in a singular automotive story that started with the unique Beetle Convertible in 1949 and continued with ….  Read More

NEWS: LA Auto Show: Porsche Cayman

Porsche has taken the wraps off the third generation Cayman on the L. a. Auto Show; its longer wheelbase, all-new chassis and lower weight further optimising the established dynamic credentials of the mid-engined sports coupe. Since its debut in 2005, the Cayman has earned a distinctive reputation as a driver’s car. For the newest model, ….  Read More