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Will my car or motorbike run on E10 petrol?

Regular petrol’s switch to E10 from E5 may catch some motorists out. E5 contains 5% bioethanol while E10 contains 10% bioethanol, a renewable ethanol. During summer 2021, service stations are switching to E10, with E5 only being available as a

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What should you keep in your vehicle’s tool kit?

Your car or lorry should have a tool kit so you can deal with minor repairs on the road. You don’t need that many tools – in fact, a good multi-tool can take care of several of them. Every vehicle’s

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Should you buy a pickup truck?

A solid choice for tradespeople, farmers and people who need to access the wilderness as part of their job or hobby, the pickup truck is a popular choice. But should you buy one? Advantages of a pickup The rugged suspension,

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What lawyers want you to know about car crashes and how to handle them

As much as no one wants to get involved in a car accident, millions of them happen every year, leading to damages to property and loss of life.  What happens when you suffer a car accident? Many people panic and

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What is a water tanker lorry?

Water lorries, water trucks, water tanker trucks or tank trucks can be articulated or rigid tankers of small, medium or large size which are used for carrying water for: Agricultural use, e.g. irrigation Drinking, e.g. emergency water supplies or rural

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Overtaking rules: when are you allowed to pass another vehicle?

Everyone needs to overtake someone at some point when driving, but picking a safe time and place to overtake is the key to minimising the risk. Can you see far enough ahead? These scenarios can restrict your view and you

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How do you check a fridge trailer to buy or rent?

If you’re looking to ship chilled or frozen goods by road, you’ll need either a chiller truck or a chiller trailer, sometimes called a reefer. Because fridge trailers are exposed to a lot of condensation and other moisture, checking them

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