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Check Specifications:
If you're interested in a particular make
and/or model of car and want to know what specifications
you can expect to find. This search tool lets you search
by car type (small family through to M.P.V.s)
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Check Tyres:
A vital part of safe driving, is a legal set of tyres. If
you have your car regularly serviced, the garage should
tell you when it's time to change your tyres. For your own
peace of mind, our 'Check Tyres' section gives you the correct
tyre pressures for each make of car. There are also useful
tips about tyre maintenance to prolong the life of yours.
Tyres are expensive, but the fine for getting caught with
a faulty one is £2500 per tyre
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Brakes:
Good brakes are vital - any loss in effectiveness or response
time should be investigated immediately. Getting them checked
at each service will help minimise any risk of faults developing.
This useful section discusses some of the symptoms of brake
problems and specifications.
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Bodywork:
There's nothing more ageing on a car than signs of rust
or paintwork that's become dull and scratched. Our tips
will help preserve your car's bodywork and keep it looking
good for longer. Also, we highlight the vulnerable areas,
were damage can occur and may have been retouched.
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Oil:
The purpose engine oil serves in the smooth running or your
vehicle: lubricating, sealing, cooling and cleaning. See
what type of oil you should use for your car.
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Engine:
Understanding those things under the bonnet! Checking the
engine oil level and other top ups that may be required.
Identifying problems early, if your car develops any unusual
knocking or rattling noises.
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Security:
Basic precautions to keep your car safe and deter thieves
from targeting your pride and joy. There's a lot that can
be done to reduce the risks and our list of do's and don't's
can help.
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Safety:
Lots of good advice about safe stopping distances for day
and night driving. Mobile phone hazards and results from
car tests - has your car been tested? How safe would it
be if you had a crash.
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Transmission:
Automatic transmissions fail in as many ways as there are
car models. In contrast, there are only a few reasons why
anyone needs automatic transmission repair. I break it down
into four major categories: neglect, abuse, design flaws,
and normal wear and tear.
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Transmission Fluids:
Something many people never think about, until a fault develops.
The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed
every two to three years or 24,000 to 36,000 miles. Find
out about the important function of the ATF.
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Coolant:
The most commonly overlooked job in car maintainance is
failing to top up the coolant and add antifreeze. Don't
wait until the weather has turned really cold, before preparing
properly for the winter freeze. Find out how to flush your
system and add antifreeze.
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Steering:
If your steering isn't responding the way you think it should
- have look at our diagnostic chart and see what the possible
cause could be.
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Registration:
All you need to know about car number plates, giving the
years of registration and the letters that show where it
was first registered.
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Emissions:
Reduce your emissions and do your bit for the environment.
This section has hints for keeping your CO2 emissions and
fuel consumption down. Check your car's rating here.
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Before
you buy:
Click for our guide to buying a used car. Search under the
make and model you're interested in and see how it's been
rated for reliability, problems etc.
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MOT:
Find your nearest UK MOT Test Centre - just enter the town
or post code. If you are a garage or MOT Station, make sure
you're listed, if not apply now.
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Live
Traffic Info:
Planning a trip? Don't get caught in long delays - check
out our Live Traffic Information - updated in real-time
and avoid the trouble spots.
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Weather:
Fancy a day out or a short break? Pick the best day to travel
with the 5-day forecaster.
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Directions:
Sat Nav isn't everyone's favourite toy - if you prefer to
map our your route in advance and need to know how to get
from A to B, just enter your starting town or post code
and your destination, then you will see full directions
and a map view.
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Fuel Costs:
Buying your next car is an ideal opportunity to save on
fuel costs, by putting some research into which cars are
the most economical/ fuel efficient. It follows that the
larger the car the more fuel it will use - check a car for
fuel consumption with our handy selector. Work out your
m.p.g (miles per gallon).
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Battery:
The biggest single cause for the dreaded non starting engine!
Especially in colder weather! Keep an eye on yours, with
our helpful tips. If you have to resort to a jump lead start,
it's time to get a new battery or find out why it isn't
charging - the problem won't just go away.
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History:
Our useful list of items to check before you buy, will help
avoid some of the pitfalls. Look at the different options
of buying from a dealer, privately, at auction and over
the internet.
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Data
Checks: Car Data Checks expose
the nasty sides of your motor |
How
well do you know your car?
DATA
CHECK - Make sure that you know its history - 5 mins checking
could save a lifetime of worry
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