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Easy steps for hassle-free car hire
Simple ways to make car hire safe, easy Often, when hiring rental cars, people are caught up in the excitement of the moment. They’ve just landed in a new city and can’t wait to grab […]
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Update: Sarah finds a Mazda3
Happy outcome for car-buyer Sarah Remember Sarah? She came to us initially looking for some advice in regards to buying an older German car, such as a BMW 3 Series. Then, after we mentioned that […]
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Car Advice – 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Kim is considering a used Tiguan Hi, wondering what you think of a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan? It’s a petrol/manual that has traveled 80,000km and we want to use it as a 2nd car. I noticed […]
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Tips for Easier Car Parking
How to make parking less stressful Don’t you hate it when you just can’t find a car parking space? Or, when you do, it’s too small, or there’s a tiny little car creating its own […]
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How to Prepare for a Family Road Trip
The idea of a family road trip is something that fills people with excitement. Packing all your clothes into your car and taking off across the country is a great way to experience places you […]
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Essential safety features for a first car
Experts say AEB, traction control a must Yesterday we reported that safety features aren’t a top priority for first-time car buyers, but perhaps that’s because there’s some confusion about what a safe car is? That’s […]
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Should I buy an older German car?
A question about a second car purchase We got this question in from Sarah and are more than happy to help… Hi Behind the Wheel, we are looking for a second car and are after […]
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Reasons to keep kids out of the front seat
Children are much safer in the back Parents are being urged once again not to rush the graduation of children out of the backseat. It might seem more practical, or easier to allow a child […]
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Road safety begins with two-seconds
Using the two-second rule could save your life… Getting about on the roads you quickly realize that tailgating is an ongoing issue and that’s despite it being exceedingly easy to give other road users a […]
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Keep it clean with these motoring tips
Help the environment with these simple car tips… True, the most polluting part of your car is probably the exhaust pipe, but there are other things we can do as car owners to protect the […]
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Why you shouldn’t be in a rush to replace car tyres
Michelin sets record straight over tyre wear… There’s a big debate on in Europe at the moment about possible law changes around minimum tyre tread depths. Some believe a minimum tread depth of 3mm, instead […]
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Eight ways to be an eco-driver
Simple ways to cut fuel use and emissions… Ok, you might not be able to afford one of those fancy new hybrids or electric cars, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t be an eco-driver. […]
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Six Tips for Buying a Used Car
Best ways to approach a second-hand car purchase… Compared to a brand-new car, purchasing a used vehicle can save you a wad of cash. Whether you’re looking for a cheap little run-around or want to find […]
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How to get your car ready for a track day
Best ways to prepare to release your inner Lewis Hamilton… There’s nothing more fun than taking your car onto a race track for some hot laps, but preparation is the key to a great experience. […]
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Save money by looking after your car
Car Care Council says it’s easy to keep your car in top shape… It is normally our second biggest financial commitment and yet so often car owners don’t really do their best to protect their […]