Safety and breakdowns
Emergencies, kits, child seats and scams
Senast i Safety and breakdowns
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Wipers, lights and bulbs: the visibility check
How to check wipers, washer fluid and all your lights, and why autumn is the right time to do it.
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Winter driving tips for snow, ice and cold
Practical habits for driving safely on snow, ice and cold roads, from how you brake to how you plan the trip.
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Tyre pressure and tyre rotation
How to check tyre pressure correctly, why it matters for safety and fuel, and when rotating tyres makes sense.
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Scams and fake ads when buying a car
The most common tricks in fake car ads and how to spot them before you send money or travel.
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Good habits for motorway driving
How to join, overtake, keep your distance and stay alert on motorways and other fast roads.
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Dashboard warning lights: what the colours mean
A plain guide to reading the symbols on your dashboard and deciding whether to keep driving, slow down or stop.
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Summer heat checklist for your car
What to check before hot weather and how to keep the car, and everyone in it, safe when temperatures climb.
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Towing and roof loads: the basics
What the weight limits mean and how to load a roof box, bike rack or trailer so the car stays stable and legal.
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Test drive checklist: what to check on the road
What to do before, during and after a test drive so you notice problems that a quick look will not show.
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Summer heat checklist for your car
What to check before hot weather and how to keep the car, and everyone in it, safe when temperatures climb.
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Signs of accident repair on a used car
How to notice that a car has been in a crash and repaired, and what questions to ask when you find signs.
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Scams when selling a car
Common tricks aimed at car sellers, the warning signs and simple habits that keep your car and money safe.
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Scams and fake ads when buying a car
The most common tricks in fake car ads and how to spot them before you send money or travel.
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Preparing your car for a long road trip
A practical checklist for the car, the load, the route and the driver before a long journey.
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Reading a tyre label and sidewall markings
What the size, load, speed and other codes on a tyre mean, and how the label helps you compare tyres.
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Parking and city driving without stress
Practical habits for tight streets, parking spaces, traffic and keeping your car free of scratches and fines.
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Night driving: see better, stay alert
Why driving after dark is harder, and how lights, clean glass, speed and rest make it safer.
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Good habits for motorway driving
How to join, overtake, keep your distance and stay alert on motorways and other fast roads.
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How to jump-start a car safely
When a jump-start helps, the general order of steps, and the situations where you should call for help instead.