There are some breakthroughs in automotive technology that catch on, and others don’t. And then there are some that are so revolutionary that they permanently change the landscape of an entire industry. The humble seat belt certainly falls into this category. We use seat belts every time we get into a car (hopefully), but how […]
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If you’re buying a new car — or a motorcycle — then you might see words like “wet clutch” and “dry clutch” when it’s talking about the transmission. What does this mean? Is the wet clutch under water? Is the dry clutch not lubricated at all? It can be confusing when you don’t have the […]
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Summer is coming and you might well be planning an extended car journey around the country. The UK isn’t a huge place, but car journeys can still be long depending on your starting point and your destination. For example, driving in the southwest of England and the Scottish Highlands can be slower because of the […]
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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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Much like in your home, your car’s electrical systems are protected by a fuse box. Your car typically has at least two fuse boxes. You’ll find the first one under the bonnet on the driver’s side, and a second one underneath the driver’s side dashboard and steering wheel. In each one, you’ll see fuses of […]
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There’s always a lot of information out there online that is advising us on how to stay safe on the roads while we are driving. One of the things that seems to be missing, however, is good information on how to park more safely. In today’s blog, we’ll be sharing some all-important tips on safe […]
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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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When you’ve taken great pains to look after your car and ensure that its paint remains pristine and dazzling, it can feel like a knife to the heart to get any kind of scratch or abrasion on it, regardless of how big or small it is. You might feel like a total failure, like you’re […]
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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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Automatic gearboxes are like a great orchestra. And just like in an orchestra, all the musicians or in this case, gearbox components, have to work properly and in a synchronic rhythm. Due to the fact that automatic gearboxes have been installed in cars for quite some time now, engineers perfected the art of automatic gear […]
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