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A List of Cars in Famous Novels

By Lucy Thomas - December 7th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

Cars are an essential part of our lives – it is only natural that they appear in fiction. But in some novels, cars are more than just something a character owns. They can be used as a literary device, to give depth to a character, and in s...

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What Is a Sequential Gearbox?

By Drew Hickman - November 28th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Mainly used in sports and race cars, a sequential gearbox lets you change gear manually, thereby giving you a faster shift. Read on to learn what a sequential gearbox is, and what the benefits of this type of transmission are. What Is a Seque...

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A Beginner's Guide to Car Jargon

By Eve McPherson - November 25th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Understanding your car can be complicated enough without all the jargon involved. In this article, we’ve simplified the process for you by providing definitions for some of the phrases and services you might hear in relation to your car. W...

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A Beginner's Guide to the North Coast 500

By Eve McPherson - October 21st, 2022 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

If you're tired of taking the car out on the same old journeys, the North Coast 500 could be the dream road trip for you. Whilst it's always nice to visit Edinburgh, there are so many other beautiful places in Scotland that are just waiting to b...

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How to... Tell If You Have a Gearbox Problem At Home (Novice)

By Eve McPherson - October 17th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Without a functioning gearbox, you may find yourself breaking down in the middle of a busy road. That’s why it’s so important that you learn to recognise the signs of a failing gearbox, so that you can put a stop to problems early on...

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How To Drive An Automatic Car

By Lucy Thomas - October 11th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

Automatic cars have become increasingly popular in recent years. All electric cars are automatic, and the majority of petrol and diesel car manufacturers offer their most successful models in automatic. Some would argue that automatic cars are m...

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6 Movie Filming Locations You Have to Drive to

By Eve McPherson - October 7th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

Do you fall asleep before the opening credits have even started? Or is your room covered in film posters and merchandise? Whether you are a casual viewer or glued to the screen every time, a trip to a famous movie filming location is always a tr...

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10 Spooky Vehicles You Wouldn’t Want to Own

By Drew Hickman - September 29th, 2022 - 7 Comments - Lifestyle

The belief in the paranormal is not a new one – people have believed in ghosts and ghouls for hundreds of years. Around Halloween, you might be looking for some scary car stories to tell – so we have rounded up 10 of history’s ...

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What is an Alternator?

By Drew Hickman - September 28th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

The article title over a car alternator, in a blue overlay.

Without a functioning alternator, you will likely notice that your car's headlights, radio, and other electronic components struggle to work. Though your battery is responsible for restarting your vehicle once it is turned off, the alternator ha...

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Famous Cars in Movies & TV Shows (2000 - 2019)

By Drew Hickman - September 22nd, 2022 - 2 Comments - Lifestyle

There have been some pretty famous cars in past movies and TV shows but what about some more recent ones? As another decade draws to a close, we've compiled a list of the most famous cars from the 21st Century so far. How many of these do you re...

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