Tag: Safety
Broken down on a motorway? The three decisions to make before recovery arrives
A practical UK guide to a motorway breakdown, including smart-motorway emergency areas, when to call 999, why not to use a warning triangle and how to rejoin safely.
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First car insurance: choose the policy before you choose the car
Buying a first car? Run real insurance quotes before falling for an advert. This practical UK guide covers the details that must be accurate, the cover to compare and the shortcuts to avoid.
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Car keys stolen: five moves to make before the car is targeted
Car keys stolen in the UK? A practical five-step plan for protecting the vehicle, reporting the theft and dealing with your insurer without creating a second problem.
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Car insurance cancelled without warning? Stop driving, then do this
If an insurer cancels your car policy, the priority is to establish exactly when cover ends and keep the car off the road until you have valid insurance. Here is the practical UK checklist.
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Where can you put a phone holder in your car legally?
A practical UK guide to placing a phone or sat-nav holder without blocking your view, risking distraction or mistaking hands-free for risk-free.
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Keep towing after 70: the driving-licence details caravan owners need to check
Turning 70 does not automatically end caravan towing, but licence categories, weight limits and renewal timing matter. Here is the UK checklist to run before your next trip.
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MOT failure: when you can legally drive away, and when you cannot
A UK guide to driving after an MOT failure, including the difference between major and dangerous defects, an expired certificate and the repair appointment exception.
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How to jump-start a car safely: the cable order that avoids expensive mistakes
A clear UK guide to jump-starting a 12V car safely, including the correct jump-lead order, when to stop, and the extra rules for hybrids and EVs.
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Found a nail in your tyre? Why leaving it in is usually the smarter move
A nail in a tyre is not always an instant replacement, but pulling it out at the kerb can turn a manageable repair into a flat tyre. Here is the safe UK checklist.
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No spare wheel? The 10-minute check to make before a puncture catches you out
Many cars now come with a repair kit, run-flat tyres or nothing useful at all. Here is how to find out what your car has, what to check and what to carry before a puncture.
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Need seven seats without SUV prices? How to buy the right used Dacia Jogger
The used Dacia Jogger is one of the cheapest ways into seven seats in the UK, but the smart buy depends on how often you use row three, whether you need an automatic and which trim gives you the useful kit without wasting money.
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Brake fluid change due? The service most UK drivers forget until the pedal feels wrong
Brake fluid is easy to ignore because it is usually changed by time, not drama. Here is how UK drivers can tell when it is due, what a proper service should include and why a fresh MOT does not prove the fluid is healthy.
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