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Discovering New Zealand by car: plan your adventure today

Exploring New Zealand by car is a great choice, or at least it is until we are able to teleport around! With your own vehicle, you can visit places like the peaceful Bay of Islands or the awe-inspiring Milford Sound,

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Cost of car shipping: Factors and how to save

Before you go and ship your vehicle, it’s important to understand how much it will cost, the factors involved in the price estimate, and how to save money in the long run. We’ll also cover how to find a reputable

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Tips for driving a large truck uphill and downhill

Uphill Preparing for the incline early is important. The keys to successful uphill driving are gears, traction and momentum. If you drive an automatic truck, you don’t have to worry so much about the gears although, if possible, you may

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Should you use the 4-second rule, not the 2-second rule?

You’ve probably heard of the two-second rule: you count ‘one thousand and one, two thousand and two’ as the vehicle in front passes a stationary object, and by the time you’ve finished saying it, your vehicle will be passing that

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Safety tips for driving a forklift on the road

How to make your forklift road legal The forklift must be registered with DVLA, which you can do with a form V55/4 (new forklifts) or V55/5 (used forklifts). There’s a registration fee and a licence fee. Approval means that the

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What questions should car enthusiasts ask when planning or looking for a garage?

A good garage can provide hours of entertainment, frustration, refuge, hope, despair and pride when you own a classic or performance car. It’s the place where you go to tinker and polish your automotive pride and joy. If you’re looking

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What happens when an electric car (EV) catches fire?

High-profile EV fires excite the naysayers who forget that internal combustion engine vehicles are up to 20 times more likely to catch fire. Electric car fires can pose challenges for firefighters and can be more difficult to extinguish compared to

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