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Feb 16

Where Can You Learn Car Maintenance Basics?


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The ability to check things like your tyres, and your vehicle’s oil and water levels, are part of general car maintenance. While you can’t work on modern cars in quite the same way you might have done forty years ago, it is still a good idea to know about general maintenance tasks that you can carry out. The best way of learning how to maintain your car and make sure that your radiator does not empty, or you don’t run out of oil on a long journey, is to find someone to teach you. In fact, there are plenty of places where this is possible, and it’s often an inexpensive choice – especially compared to paying huge garage bills!

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Feb 16

Drivers Face Higher Fines For Using Mobile Phones


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As part of the government’s new Road Safety Plan, drivers caught using a hand held mobile device whilst at the wheel are to face tougher penalties. Fines are set to rise from the current £100 to £150 and extra penalty points could be added to driving licenses. HGV drivers caught using their phones whilst driving could face a maximum of six penalty points, double the current limit of three.

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