On January 23, 2020 the United Kingdom parliament ratified the withdrawal agreement with the European Union and on January 29, 2020, almost 4 years after the results of the EU membership referendum were announced in June 2016, the UK for better or worse finally left the European Union. Obviously, Brexit has many implications on a […]
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The road is a public space. As such, there is a kind of unwritten social contract that goes on between the many millions of users of these roads. In order to respect this public space and protect the well-being and rights of other road-users, there are certain things that you should just never do on […]
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DSG, Direct-Shift Gearboxes or Dual-Clutch Gearboxes have their roots in racing and, surprisingly, also farming (they were used in tractors). By using two clutches, the gear shifts in modern DSG automatic gearboxes are quick and precise, really precise. By executing shifts with the help of two clutches, you don’t lose any traction between gear changes. […]
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Our car’s engine is a finely tuned piece of machinery. It is designed to work at high speeds and under tremendous pressure. As advanced as engine technology has become, it is not yet close to being impervious to harm. One thing that engines are particularly susceptible to, even in the modern age, is overheating. When […]
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This is a topic that should be better covered in all driving schools worldwide. As a car owner, there are certain things you should familiarize yourself with. Being able to buy the correct engine oil is definitely one of those things. If you haven’t learned this information before, don’t worry, we got you covered. By […]
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We said it once, and we will say it again; being able to recognize common automatic gearbox issues and knowing how to take action is half the battle. The problem at hand is called a “delayed engagement”. There is nothing worse than shifting into drive or reverse and getting no immediate response from your gearbox. […]
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If you are reading this, chances are you are just beginning to experience some minor issues with your automatic gearbox. We understand your concerns but the world is not ending just yet. Driving with an automatic gearbox is a sensational experience but it does come with a set of challenges. If your automatic gearbox has […]
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Changing the oil: it’s a step up from checking your own oil and being able to see when it’s in a good or bad condition, right? Performing an oil change on any car is considered a pretty basic car mechanic procedure. In reality, it is fairly straight-forward compared to many of the other things that […]
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There are many important fluids that flow in and around your car’s engine. All of them are important: engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid and brake fluid. There’s even a reservoir of washer liquid for your windscreen. All of these fluids need to be checked, changed, topped up and/or flushed regularly, but they also need to […]
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If you read this headline and immediately panicked because you’ve suddenly thought that there are lights on your dashboard that you don’t understand, don’t worry. You are not alone. Many drivers couldn’t confidently give the correct designations for all the lights on the dash, that’s the main reason we’re writing today’s blog, to help light […]
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