
Speed limits are set using a mix of practicality, science and the public’s expectation of being able to travel with certain freedoms. A speed limit is not necessarily the safe speed on a road – there are plenty of narrow…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…