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It’s nerve-wrecking, taking your driving test – you’re focusing on what you’re doing and sometimes it’s what the public is doing that’s the problem. We’ve all been there, trying to predict someone’s next move before it happens. Let’s take a look at some common and unusual points that learners fail on. Using your mirrors Checking […]
I was sent the Navman Panoramic satnav to review and I’ve enjoyed putting it through its paces over the last couple of weeks. First impressions are that it’s got a significantly bigger screen compared to any other satnav that I’ve seen. The seven inch screen makes quite an impact and certainly makes a difference in […]
To some, movies are about Brad Pitt, Megan Fox, salty popcorn and some over-priced pick ‘n’ mix, but to us, it’s the cars that matter. We know some of them aren’t real, but the idea of getting behind the wheel of some these great motors still gets our hearts racing. Satnav gurus Mio thought they’d […]
It’s competition time this week at Car Articles! Direct Line, a UK provider of home and car insurance, is giving away a generous £150 in Halfords vouchers. Why not give your car a treat this summer? Perhaps you need to stock up on some car cleaning products for your summer road trip, or maybe you […]
There are many companies out there willing to help you make a claim but what information do you actually need to provide? If you have been involved in a road traffic accident and suffered injuries which have impacted on your life in either the short or long term, you could be entitled to make a […]
With the London 2012 Olympics around the corner, a used Mini is the most timely and affordable choice for your utility car this year. Being the quintessential British car, Mini has a legacy of carrying the banner for this country around the world and the recently inaugurated London 2012 edition boasts all the latest developments […]
When it comes to your car, scrapes and bumps are sometimes inevitable, and you may have to replace a part on your car at some stage. Scrap yards are the best option if you want a cheap part, and quickly. By looking on an online scrap yard database, you can see where the nearest place […]
1,000+ miles in 4 days, in fancy dress and bangers worth less than £350! Sucata Rallies are bargain-basement-banger rally tours, where participants drive to some of Europe’s most incredible destinations, over 4 days, in bangers costing no more than £350. And in fancy dress! The rally raises money for international education charity Gemin-i, helping to […]
This video from Red Bull of the Dakar Rally 2012 is just amazing. There’s fantastic scenery, fast driving and some spectacular crashes. Well worth a watch. Looks like a tough race doesn't it? Taking 14 days to complete more than 8000 kilometres, the route from Argentina, through Chile and to Peru is attempted in a […]
Last month I got an email offering to send me a jacket which would be well suited to driving. Not being averse to a freebie for review I was happy to oblige and the following rather smart jacket arrived a few days later. It got me thinking about driving clothes. I wouldn’t have previously really […]