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How to tow a horse float

Compared to towing a trailer with goods in, towing a horse float is more difficult. Horses are unstable, top-heavy, and you need to consider them when you drive to ensure that you don’t injure them. When the horse moves, you

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How long can you drive in the UK on a foreign licence?

Visitors Visitors that passed their driving test in Northern Ireland, the European Union or European Economic Area can drive any type of vehicle listed on their full, valid, current licence. E.g. if the licence is only for cars, then a

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How often should you replace wiper blades- a data-centric guide

With time, whether you use them or not, wiper blades will crack and split because of the sun, rain, snow, and ice. This reduces visibility when you use them in bad weather. Auto mechanics recommend periodically changing the wiper blades

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What are fleet or company vehicles?

A vehicle fleet is every type of vehicle that a company uses for its operations. It includes any cars, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks, motorbikes, lorries, buses, coaches, forklift trucks, loaders, bulldozers, farm and agricultural vehicles, trailers, towable generators, aircraft, boats

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How frequently should you check your mirrors while driving?

If you only look forward when driving, you’re unaware of more than 60% of what’s happening around you. Many driving instructors recommend checking in your mirrors every 5-8 seconds (although this varies) and, while that might sound like a lot,

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Engine won’t start? It could be flooded

You try starting your car and the engine turns over but it won’t fire into life. There’s obviously no problem with the battery (but there will be soon if it doesn’t start). You might have flooded the engine, especially if

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Preparing for a road trip: checklist

Summer holidays are coming and it’s time for road trips through the English countryside. Here are things that you should remember to prepare and pack. Getting your car ready Book a service (or do it yourself): you might need to

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