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Is it worth the extra cost for premium unleaded petrol?

When you fill up your car you have the choice of standard unleaded or premium unleaded (sometimes called ‘super’). Some manufacturers recommend you use premium unleaded (usually for performance cars), but do you even need to use it? How much

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Why are police sirens different?

Emergency services – police, fire and ambulance – use sirens to let other road users know they are coming. These road users could have music blaring, windows up, or a helmet on, etc. So, they need to be loud and

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The beginner’s guide to car buying through private sales

The second hand car trade seems to generate more tales of woe and anger than many other businesses. One of the main reasons is that car buyers often don’t follow a few basic guidelines when buying their new vehicle. If

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Keeping your wheels straight at junctions avoids this type of crash

When waiting at a junction to turn right across traffic, always leave your wheels facing forward. The video below shows why: the driver is waiting to turn and has his wheels turned in the direction of the road he wants

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iPhone app reads your email while you drive

There has been plenty in the media about driver distractions. You’re not allowed to use a hand-held phone for calling or texting while driving, and you are not allowed to access apps for communications, but setting your emails to be

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Learner driver test price drops again in October

Last October (2014) the fee for a car or motorbike driving theory test fell by £6, taking the cost of a test from £31 to £25. This October the price reduces another £2 to £23 (don’t spend it all at once!) Other

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Smoking banned while driving with children from October 2015

From October 1 2015 it will be illegal to smoke in a car if you are carrying a passenger that is under 18 years old. The fine is £50 and brings England in line with Wales. This applies whether you are

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