How To’s

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How to get the best deal on your car insurance

If you’ve had to insure your car recently, you’ll likely have noticed your premiums have risen compared to the previous year.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 5 months02/01/2023 ago

Top tips to get your motoring year off to a good start

At the start of every new year, many of us often make resolutions as we aim to try and improve as a person.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 5 months28/12/2022 ago

How To stay safe behind the wheel this Christmas?

People tend to spend a little more time than usual behind the wheel when travelling over the festive period. Be it trips to see family, meeting up with friends or taking a short break away, Christmas might see you taking your car out and about more than you might do during the rest of the year.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 7 months21/11/2022 ago

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How can I avoid a car breakdown this winter?

The winter weather can really have an effect on your car, with colder temperatures often ‘shocking’ vehicle components. Features such as batteries, wipers and tyres can all take a hammering during the darker months, which is why checking them over beforehand is so vital.

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By Yahoo Motoring News, 7 months24/10/2022 ago

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[HOW TO] Get your Vauxhall autumn ready?

With the summer winding down and autumn on the way, things do tend to start getting a little cooler and darker. These changing conditions put a little more pressure on cars, while issues that might not have seemed all that important during the summer are brought to the fore.

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By SWVaux Staff, 9 months30/08/2022 ago

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How to make sure our car is prepared for hot weather

During higher temperatures, cars do tend to take a beating. So here, we’re going to have a look at some of the checks to make sure that your car can cope with the hot weather.

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By SWVaux Staff, 10 months09/08/2022 ago

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How to protect your car from keyless theft

The president of the AA, Edmund King urged motorists to take similar steps to protect their cars after his wife’s £50,000 Lexus was stolen by hackers who intercepted the key’s signal.

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By SWVaux Staff, 10 months05/08/2022 ago

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How to take better photos of your car

Thanks to smartphones, everyone has a camera in their pocket. And being car enthusiasts many of us will take photos of our pride and joy to share on social media.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 year21/02/2022 ago

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Five tips to beat winter grime building up on your car

Keeping your car clean in winter can feel like an impossible task, as poor weather conditions contribute to covering your motor in muck.

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By SWVaux Staff, 1 year24/01/2022 ago

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[HOW TO] Make sure your car is as secure as possible

Car security is often at the top of many motorists’ thoughts. After all, it’s never nice to feel like your pride and joy is at risk of being broken into or stolen.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years19/01/2021 ago

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How can I get my car winter-ready?

It’s safe to say that it feels like winter is well and truly on its way. The clocks have changed, the weather is getting wetter and colder and the roads are getting grittier. It’s a perfect cocktail of car-eating conditions, which is why now is the perfect time to give your pride and joy a much-earned pre-winter check over. Though winter is still technically some way off, now is a great time to get your car ready.

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By SWVaux Staff, 3 years26/10/2020 ago