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Can you drive your car after the clutch has failed?

The clutch is how the engine transmits its power through the gearbox and to the wheels. In its default state, it is engaged – it is connecting the gearbox to the motor. Pushing the clutch pedal (on a car or

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6 things you need to know about car maintenance

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about car maintenance until there’s a problem. And by then, it’s often too late. In this article, we will go over six things that you need to know about car maintenance.

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Traffic lights or a roundabout: which is the better option?

When you need to move vehicles through a junction there are four main options: Give way/stop signs Roundabout Traffic lights Roundabout plus traffic lights Advantages of give way/stop signs They don’t require anything other that road paint, a sign and

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What is AdBlue and does your vehicle need it?

If you own an HGV, or a diesel car built after September 2015, there’s a high likelihood that it will use AdBlue to help reduce harmful exhaust emissions. What’s AdBlue made of? AdBlue is a liquid made of urea and

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How does a diesel particulate diffuser work?

To reduce exhaust emissions, newer diesel vehicles come with a DPD (diesel particulate diffuser), which is also called a DPF (diesel particulate filter). They trap and burn off particulate matter (soot) from the exhaust gases. It’s part of the exhaust

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Are cyclists permitted to pass other vehicles on the left?

The rule is to keep left unless overtaking, but how does this work for cyclists who come across slow moving vehicle traffic during rush hour? Cyclists can pass slower-moving traffic or stationary traffic on their right or left, but should

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Old car for profit: should you sell it for parts or as one piece?

Your car will eventually reach its use-by date and will become uneconomical to repair. While some people leave old rotting cars on their property until they are a rusted hulk, it’s actually a better option to get what you can

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