Tag: Winter
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Wipers, lights and bulbs: the visibility check
How to check wipers, washer fluid and all your lights, and why autumn is the right time to do it.
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Winter driving tips for snow, ice and cold
Practical habits for driving safely on snow, ice and cold roads, from how you brake to how you plan the trip.
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Reading a tyre label and sidewall markings
What the size, load, speed and other codes on a tyre mean, and how the label helps you compare tyres.
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How to jump-start a car safely
When a jump-start helps, the general order of steps, and the situations where you should call for help instead.
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Electric cars in winter: keeping your range
Why range drops in the cold and the habits that help you lose less of it.
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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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Cleaning your car inside and out
A simple routine for washing, protecting and tidying a car without damaging the paint or the interior.
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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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Preparing your car for winter
Battery, tyres, fluids, lights and an emergency kit: a checklist before the cold season.
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Tyre basics and sizes
How to read the markings on a tyre, how old is too old, and how to choose and care for tyres.