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How to Make Your Driving Habits More Affordable

Driving is often a necessity for work and leisure, but it can also become costly for motorists when you take into consideration fuel, wear and tear and maintenance. Find out how to keep costs down in this blog.

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How to Stop Your Car Windscreen Freezing on the Inside

As the temperatures plummet and many of us were greeted to snow or ice on the ground this morning, the interior of our cars is often the last place we expect to see frost. But with winter weather comes freezing windscreens that can cause delays and frustration for drivers.

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Does my car need Winter tyres?

Getting your car ready for winter? We’re often asked are winter tyres worth it. Take a look at the benefits of winter tyres.

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Top 10 Tips for Transporting a Christmas Tree

The festive season really gets underway when you put up your Christmas tree; but, getting at home can be a nightmare. Heres 10 steps for getting your Christmas tree home, stress-free!

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Top Tips for Driving in Heavy Rain

Making sure our cars are in top condition for the wet conditions is imperative to keeping yourself, your family and other drivers safe. Find out more about driving in heavy rain.

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Car for Winter

As the nights draw in and the winter breeze settles in the air, we look at how you can make your car winter-ready.

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Top Tips for Driving in the Dark

As Autumn slowly turns into Winter, one indication is the clocks going back. With less daylight hours, your daily commute is more likely now going to be in the dark.

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Tips for Driving a Bigger Car: Honda CR-V

Smaller cars are fantastic for a number of reasons: great as a run-around, fast and nippy, fun to drive and perfect for new drivers, but the time comes where you may need to consider a bigger car!

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How to Keep Your VW Golf Running Smoothly in Winter

Ensuring your Volkswagen Golf is prepared for the winter is a guaranteed way to ensure it runs smoothly, without any issues. Take a look at our checklist to keep your Golf running smoothly in the winter.

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How to Protect Your Keyless Entry Car from Theft

With the rise of keyless entry, particularly in the new electric vehicles, it’s also very important that we understand the risks of going keyless and how we can mitigate these risks.

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Bright and Low Winter Sunshine: Top Tips for Winter Driving

As we transition into the autumn months, it’s becoming more apparent that the nights are settling in much quicker - and with that, comes changes in the sun’s position in the sky.

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Some Common DVLA Fines That You May Not Have Known About

You may feel as though there are enough rules and regulations to follow on the road, but were you aware of some of the lesser known rules?