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Top tips for safer driving
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We can't foresee or avoid every random circumstance that may occur, nor can we predict the behaviour of others, but by using common sense and paying attention to our driving we can reduce the risk of being involved in an accident and adding to this tragic statistic. We've collected road safety tips from far and wide in the hope that it may help, even a little. We all need reminding sometimes.

Save money on car maintenance, servicing, MOT and repairs
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We complain about the price of cars, we complain about the cost of fuel and of insurance but there are even more expenses involved in owning a car. Car maintenance, servicing and repairs are another inescapable financial burden: if you scrimp on one, you could end up paying more for the other. We've collected some great tips on how to avoid paying more than you need to for your car maintenance, services, MOTs and repairs.

Electric car batteries: problems, tips and the future
Electric Vehicle

The battery is the heart of any electric vehicle. It is also at the heart of many of the challenges facing EVs, as the world's governments try to navigate a route to emissions-free driving. The battery accounts for an astonishing 40-60% of the cost of each vehicle. Batteries are expensive to make and, as they are very heavy, they are also expensive to transport.

Should I pay for my child’s driving lessons?
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We recently surveyed the British public, revealing that a significant 87% of adults believe parents ought to contribute to the costs of their child's driving education. Interestingly, of this majority vote, one in three think it should be an equal, fifty-fifty split between parent and child, while 25% suggest the same approach for purchasing the first car.

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