Schlagwort: Beginner
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How to track your car expenses
A simple habit for recording fuel, service and other costs so you know what your car really costs per kilometre.
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How often should you service your car?
A plain guide to service intervals, what a basic and a bigger service usually include, and how to keep track of them.
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How a car engine works, in plain language
A simple tour of what happens inside a petrol or diesel engine and why oil, coolant and air matter.
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Flat tyre and spare wheel: what to know
How to react to a puncture, what your spare or repair kit can and cannot do, and when to call for help.
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How to find a good car workshop
Practical ways to choose a trustworthy workshop, read a quote and build a long-term relationship with a mechanic.
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Electric cars for buyers: the basics
How an electric car works, what is different to live with and the questions to ask before you buy one.
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Engine oil explained: what it does and how to check it
What engine oil does, how to read the grade on the bottle, and how to check the level safely.
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Car emergency kit checklist
What to keep in the car for breakdowns, bad weather and first aid, and how to keep it ready.
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Driving in rain and fog
How to see and be seen, keep your distance and avoid aquaplaning when the weather turns wet or foggy.
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Dashboard warning lights: what the colours mean
A plain guide to reading the symbols on your dashboard and deciding whether to keep driving, slow down or stop.
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Coolant and other fluids: a simple check
A beginner's guide to the fluids under the bonnet, how to check the levels safely, and what a leak can mean.
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Cleaning your car inside and out
A simple routine for washing, protecting and tidying a car without damaging the paint or the interior.