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  Should I service my car at a dealer? (Article)
  .  “Independent garages can take longer to carry out a specific work since they tend to deal with a wider range of brands and may not always have the necessary repair equipment in place,” she says.  It’s also important to consider what additional services a franchised dealer may provide. Cap HPI’s Yea says: “A franchise dealer may offer more services as part of the cost, such as cleaning the vehicle before it is returned and potentially carrying out any essential or even non-essential recall work/software upgrades especially for battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.
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  Cheap van insurance for couriers and delivery drivers explained (Article)
  Common mistakes with van insurance Though hire and reward and goods in transit are the industry-standard terms for the types of insurance that delivery drivers and couriers need, the wording can differ depending on where you’re looking. If you’re searching for quotes, it’s important to check the exact terminology, as some insurance providers describe couriers as haulers and vice versa. Generally, the term haulage applies to vehicles that are delivering a load to a single destination a long way away, rather than a courier making multiple stops, but the lines can be blurred.
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  Top 10: Winter Riding Tips (Article)
  Don’t forget about gloves and consider a pair of inner gloves to add yet another layer. A neck warmer is another vital item of clothing as it’s important to cover every bit of exposed skin and plug those gaps to keep the breeze out. Whichever visor you use, make sure it’s spotlessly clean and has an anti-fog coating so your breath doesn’t mist it up.
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  Top 10: Winter essentials for car owners (Article)
  Water and snacks If you get stranded in winter, waiting for your breakdown service or for someone who will stop to help can be a cold, stressful experience - especially if you have hungry kids in the car. Food and drink should always be essential in the car, but in winter it's especially important - even if it's just a bottle of water and some chocolate bars. A flask of hot tea is even better, so make sure you leave yourself time to prep if you're heading out on a longer trip than usual in bad conditions.
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  Top 10: Gifts for over £150 (Article)
  Buckle & Seam’s pricing compares well to other firms offering similar high-end products, so if the brand name isn’t important to you then the ethical element may well be the clincher. The £162 price tag is likely to put some off, but it's worth remembering that the company donates 3 per cent of every bag sold to Anum School, which spread girl's education in Karachi, Pakistan.
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  Top 10: Motorcycle Accessories (Article)
  We’ve used them in a couple of bikes now and there is a definite step up in brightness and definition. This is important on country roads and badly light urban streets where potholes can otherwise lurk in the shadows. Another bonus is other road users being able to see the bike earlier. Crash bungs Nobody likes to contemplate the idea of their beloved bike being damaged, but it happens and often in the most innocuous circumstances.
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  Honest John Awards 2019: The Winners (Article)
  Estate of the Year - SEAT Leon ST Five years into its lifespan, the SEAT Leon ST still looks fresh, while its boot is one of the biggest in its class. Access is easy, too - important if you're transporting large or heavy objects, and it's just as good to drive as its hatchback equivalent. Combine this with excellent value for money, and it's no wonder readers are keen to find out more about the SEAT Leon ST.
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  Classic Car Finance explained (Article)
  Here, the monthly payments are set and do not follow a varaible interest rate, so you know what you're paying. Drivers can also pay off their loan agreement in full. It's important to remember you don't own the vehicle, you will be it's registered keeper and have the V5C logbook - but the loan is secured against the vehicle, which means the vehicle can be repossessed.  The financial company will register a financial interest with HPI, which is removed when the final payment is made or the loan settled in full.
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  Classic Car Tyres (Article)
  Never underestimate how important it is to get the right tyres for your classic car. You might have spent thousands upgrading the engine, sorting the suspension and beefing up the brakes - but without the right rubber all that hard work will go to waste.
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  Product Awards 2018: Winners (Article)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/91c46742aec74a569b4fdf5a9a834b04" /> With car theft on the rise, it's more important than ever to protect your vehicle.  The Autowatch Ghost secures your car from key cloning, hacking and even key theft. The Ghost immobiliser uses the buttons in your vehicle, like those on the steering wheel, doors and centre console, to allow you to make a unique PIN sequence that must be entered before you can drive your car. 
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  Classic car insurance for 17, 18, 19, 20 & 25 year olds (Article)
  As you’d expect, then, the kind of cover offered to younger drivers of classics is often structured around what’s important to them, such as in-car entertainment. Many policies allow younger petrolheads to immerse themselves in the scene, whether it’s just attending rallies, going to shows, or even taking their car on track.
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  Guide to getting your motorcycle licence (Article)
  If you pass, the pass certificate expires on the same date that the theory test pass certificate expires, so it's important to complete Module Two within this two year period. Otherwise, you'll need to redo both tests. If candidates fail their Module One test, they're given a copy of the marking sheet. This can help with a better understanding of the faults.
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  Motorhome and camper van tax rates (Article)
  Paying the road tax VED for your camper van or motorhome is not as straightforward as it is for a car or panel van. The amount of tax you pay is determined by several factors, with the most important being the weight and age of the vehicle.  This guide will help you understand the system so you know where you stand when it comes to understanding the tax rates for motorhomes and camper vans.  How much is the road tax for my camper van?
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  Classic Car Restoration (Article)
  From there you'll need to align it so it feeds through to the torch - if any force is required, chances are it's misaligned.  Wire speed is probably the most important setting - too slow and it'll burn back onto the tip, too fast and it'll be a mess. Speed and power settings will be determined by the wire and you should be able to get a ball park set up. Experiement with scrap pieces of metal to make sure you're happy and fine tune the welder.
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  How to sell a classic car (Article)
  word=classic%20cars" target="_blank">Ask Honest John if you're not sure how much your classic car is worth . Timing is important To make sure you get the most for your money, it pays to think about when you're going to sell your classic. As soon as the UK sees its first few weeks of sunny afternoons and warm weather, prices for convertibles firm up.
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  How to buy a classic car (Article)
  Sure, spending a few hundred quid on a welder might seem like a decent chunk of cash but in the long term it will save you a fortune… as long as you’re willing to put the hours into learning to weld. Perhaps the most important thing to remember is that the best of us regard classic as a fluid description. A car doesn't have to be over 20 years old to be a classic - you just have to care about and put the time and money in.