Tagg: Beginner
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Child seats: the basics
How to choose, fit and use a child seat, what to check on a second-hand one, and the mistakes to avoid.
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Ways to lower your car running costs
Practical ways to spend less on fuel, insurance, servicing and tyres without cutting corners on safety.
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Charging an electric car: speeds, plugs and habits
A beginner's guide to home, work and public charging, how long it takes and how to charge in a battery-friendly way.
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Car loan, savings or leasing: how to choose
The three common ways to pay for a car, what each really costs you, and the questions to ask before signing.
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Buying a first car for a new driver
What to look for when choosing a first car: safety, cost, simplicity and room for mistakes.
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What to do when your car breaks down
A calm step-by-step plan for a breakdown: get safe, get seen, get help and avoid common mistakes.
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Brake basics and the signs of wear
How brakes work in simple terms, which noises and feelings mean wear, and why brake work belongs in a workshop.
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Looking after your 12V car battery
How the standard 12V battery ages, what shortens its life, and what to do before the cold season.
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Air filter and cabin filter: what they do
The difference between the engine air filter and the cabin filter, when to replace them and what is safe to do yourself.
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ABS, ESP and other driver assists explained
What anti-lock brakes, stability control and common driver assistance systems do, and what they cannot do.