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Connecting your car with the Internet
Connecting your car with the Internet The new Subaru Outback will have an option for Wi-Fi connectivity. Image: Flickr/iraxmas It…
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Practical guides for UK car owners and buyers: how to spot V5C log-book fraud, how to challenge a dealer markup, how to read an MOT history before paying a deposit, how to structure a deposit on Amex Platinum or Barclaycard, how to escalate a finance complaint to the FOS, how to inspect a premium used car before handing money over. Each guide is scoped to UK law, UK retailers and UK regulators (FCA, DVSA, FOS, ASA). Where a step depends on a documented form or government service, the relevant link to gov.uk is given inline so the reader can complete the task that day.
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Coasting while in neutral is dangerous and does not save gas
Coasting while in neutral is dangerous and does not save gas Consumers are always looking for good ways to save…
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Tips for driving on the beach
Tips for driving on the beach Summer is here, and for those of us who want to hop in the…
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What do car buyers need to know about lemons?
What do car buyers need to know about lemons? What are Lemon Laws? Does your new car chug along at…
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Why batteries go dead and other shocking tales
Why batteries go dead and other shocking tales You’ve left the headlights on overnight, and now your car’s engine won’t…
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Know more about your headlights
Know more about your headlights Most drivers only know whether their headlights are working or not. But there’s interesting technology…
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Basics of the mass air flow sensor
Basics of the mass air flow sensor A mass air flow sensor or mass air flow meter is an important…
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How to track your MPG | Know your vehicle performance
How to track your MPG | Know your vehicle performance May 7, 2010 by Andrea Parrish Do you know how…
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The safety of a locked car door
A locked door makes your vehicle safer than an unlocked door. Image: Flickr / born1945 / CC-BY-SA Vehicles are designed…
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Replacing your timing belt regularly is essential
Replacing your timing belt regularly is essential Jul 2, 2010 by Steve Tarlow A significant element of the “brain” of…
