cars
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Had a car accident? How to make a claim.
We have all had those cold calls where we are asked that question – ‘have you had an accident in the last five years, did you know you could make a claim?’ For most of us these are a nuisance, but the truth is, if you have an accident that is not your fault, and you are hurt, you really shouldn’t be waiting for someone to call you before you make a claim. Time from work, personal injury and stress are all things that you can be compensated for. If you are the victim of an accident, there are a few things that you should do straight away, if at…
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Great Reasons for Moms to Learn to Drive
If you’ve got young children, the idea of the learning to drive probably seems unthinkable. Learning to drive is expensive and time-consuming. It can also be stressful and hard. None of which you need when you are trying to juggle raising your family with other commitments. However, learning to drive can have many benefits, both long and short-term. While you are learning to drive, check out Toptests as this website can help you with everything from mock theory tests to driving tips and practical test advice, all of which will make the experience more enjoyable and increase your confidence and comfort behind the wheel. Here are some of the best…
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Chipex Aquaphobic Screenwash – Review and Competition
Driving in the rain is never a good situation, and the weather over the last week, which has seen Storm Doris and Ewan make an appearance, has been what can only be described as ‘Biblical’. The rain has literally lashed down, making the wipers seem almost useless as a torrent of water has battered down onto windscreens, making visibility very difficult. But the Chipex Aquaphobic Screenwash is a product that can offer some help in the most difficult of weather circumstances. Chipex are a company best known for their colour match paint repair products, but they also do a very effective screen wash that can also act as an anti-freeze…
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Dashboard Advice for New Drivers
So you’ve just got your driving license and have thrown away those ‘L’ plates with glee. The next step is to get your first car and to get yourself out on the open road, enjoying that sense of freedom that can only come from getting your own set of wheels. All goes well, until suddenly you have a flashing light on your dashboard and ask that immortal question ‘what the hell does that mean?’ Is it a minor issue or a major problem? Do I need to get to a garage straight away, or is it just telling me it’s due for a service? Seasoned drivers can still sometimes panic…
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Winter Safety on Two Wheels
[affilinet_performance_ad size=468×60] This week we have been plunged into some seriously wintry weather, with some parts of the country having the first snow of the Winter, and temperatures making it feel decidedly bleak and cheerless. Mornings are now frosty, and this is all leading to our already busy roads turning treacherous, as the surfaces become slippy and the stopping distances increase. For those using the roads extra vigilance is needed, and non so more so than those who are traveling on two wheels, the cyclists and the motorcyclists. Even though they only account for 1% of road users, motorcyclists account for 21% of all road deaths, with high numbers also…
