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EV Vehicle Glossary
As of September 2023, there were more than 900,000 fully electric cars on the roads in the UK. So as the number of electric cars speeds towards a million, it’s important to know exactly what different terminology you need to be aware of when lo...
What air con gas does my car take?
Your air con is one of the features of your car that is easy to take for granted, that is - until you’re driving along in a heatwave...
What are low traffic neighbourhoods
Low traffic neighbourhoods might seem like a buzzword at the moment. They’ve been a controversial topic that’s been at the top of politica...
DVLA Scam Texts to be aware of
Scammers are always coming up with new ways to try and steal your information. Often, you’ll see emails claiming to be from companies or organis...
What are anti-lock brakes?
Anti-lock brake system, also known in short as ABS, is a safety feature found in most modern cars. It allows a car to maintain control and stability w...
Tyre Safety Month 2023
Tyre Safety Month has been running since 2010 and has been an annual campaign that is run for a month, designed to raise awareness of tyre safety. &nb...
How to combat distracted driving
Distracted driving Distracted drivers are everywhere. Often, drivers may not be aware of it. Whether it is answering a call, searching for a playlist...
What are airless tyres?
Airless tyres are specifically designed with extra sidewall strengthening to enable them to drive for around 50 miles at a maximum speed of 50mph, eve...
A guide to brake calipers
Your brake calipers play an important role in allowing your brake function to work properly. In this guide we’ll explain what brake calipers are...
What do different tyre tread patterns mean?
The tyre tread is the part of your tyre that makes direct contact with the surface of the road. Tyres have different types of tread patterns that can...
MOTs for Classic cars: What you need to know
If you own a classic car, you could be exempt from having it MOT tested. However, the rules are more complex than they are for modern vehicles, and so...
What are speed limiters and will they be compulsory?
What are speed limiters? A speed limiter is a device fitted in your vehicle that safely ensures your vehicle does not cross a certain speed. The purp...
