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A simple guide – 6 things you should know before getting a car loan

Are you in the market for a new car? If so, you may be considering taking out a car loan to finance your purchase. While car loans can help get you behind the wheel of your dream car, it’s essential

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What is good etiquette for charging your electric car in public?

The more of us that purchase electric vehicles, the more demand there will be at the limited number of public charging stations, and because charging takes so long in comparison to filling up a car with petrol or diesel, there

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Buying a car for twins or triplets

So, you’ve had a surprise: what you thought was one baby is actually two, or even three! Say goodbye to your sports car aspirations, you’re going to need something sensible. Sensible means bigger, and bigger often means greater fuel consumption

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Is a car warranty worth it?

When you are buying a new car, one of the decisions you have to make is whether or not to buy an extended warranty from a company like CarShield. When purchasing a vehicle it’s common for people to spend as

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What’s the difference between a street, road, avenue, close and boulevard – road naming conventions

There are a large number of names used for different types of route. There are loose guidelines for which word should be chosen when new roads are created: Alley – a narrow roadway, often just for pedestrians or cycles, in

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What happens when your clutch fails?

The clutch is the mechanical connection between the gearbox (transmission) and the engine. It is engaged and disengaged using the left-hand pedal – push the pedal down and it disengages, release it and it engages. Without a clutch, it is

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How do truck brakes work?

Brake systems on modern heavy vehicles are supported by safety systems such as ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBS (electronic braking system), ESC (electronic stability control) and ASR (anti-slip regulation). The most common system medium and heavy trucks is a pneumatic

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