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In another of Car Articles ongoing commitment to engendering more knowledge amongst the car enthusiast around the web, here I consider run flat tyres. Around ten years ago a tyre was introduced that was designed to be able to continue to be driven on should a loss of tyre pressure occur. An example might be […]
In the second of articles looking at tyres this week, here’s a little quiz – just what sort of activity will wear tyres more quickly? It isn’t actually driving at high speeds on a motorway like a lot of people think. It’s another type of fast driving – driving aggressively or frenetically. When you’re cruising […]
As there have recently been some comments on a previous tyre article, I thought I’d cover in brief something that could happen to an older tyre – cracking. It is self explanatory but it is simply the rubber of the tyre perishing, and cracks appearing therein. Unfortunately, there’s no substitute or solution when you have […]
Here’s the latest from STP on how we should reconnect with our cars. Car DIY is on the increase, thanks no doubt in part to the financial squeeze, but an unnecessary fear of the unknown is preventing simple cost-saving DIY amongst many motorists, according to STP, the engine care and fuel additives specialist. Lack of […]
The following is courtesy of Motorpoint and highlights just how much impact the higher costs of fuel are having on us all: Nearly two out of three motorists have changed their driving habits in order to save on fuel according to a new survey by Motorpoint. The online poll by the car supermarket giant found […]
Breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is warning motorists to ‘Be Prepared’ for the busy bank holiday weekends. The ‘boy scout’ approach could not only save you holiday heartache but also lots of money too. With millions of families setting off on weekend breaks or braving the journey to London for the […]
It never fails to amaze me how little attention people actually pay to their cars. Far too many of us seem to just jump in the car, drive (immediately, putting stress on the engine) to their destination and jump out, repeating the process for the return journey. Tyres in particular are particularly important. The four […]
This is a call to the government – I ask for a simple and humble request that the national speed limit which applies to all signposted roads, motorways and dual carriageways for cars rises to 80 miles per hour. This is the limit in France on their motorways. Germany has de-restricted roads that can see […]
There are a lot of bargains to be had at the moment, if you know what to look for. Some sports cars are looking cheaper by the minute as people turn to more economical models that will satisfy their wallet in the longer term, but may cost more to buy at point of purchase. Here, […]
Rush hour city drivers are spending almost half their journeys – 43% of the time – sat in stationary traffic, an increase of 13.7% compared to five years ago. The new research, conducted by Citroën, found that over a one hour journey at peak times, the average inner city commuter could be spending around 25 […]