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Get your car ready for winter
Here's our top tips for getting your car ready for cold temperatures and wet weather this winter.
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Protect car paintwork from winter weather
Wet leaves, rain, debris washed into roads and sprayed over your car, ice, and salt - all common throughout winter and all with the potential to damage your car's paintwork. Here are some tips to give you the best chance of protecting it.
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How to keep your car secure in winter
Where you park your car during the winter months can make a huge difference to whether it gets stolen or broken into. The long, dark evenings offer more opportunities to car thieves to smash and grab your personal belongings.
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How to lower the price of a new car
Buying a new car should be exciting, but chatting to car sales executives and haggling over the price can be nerve-wracking, especially with the range of finance deals available. Here's how to play the system like a car dealer and drive down the cost of your next new car.
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How to look after your car tyres
The tyres on your car are its link with the road, making them its most important safety feature. Simply by knowing how to care for them, you can reduce the risk of a fault in your tyres.
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Young drivers’ car insurance: what you need to know
You've passed your test, and you're ready to hit the road. But if you're a young driver, your car insurance could end up costing more than your first car. Here's what you can do to get yourself a good deal.