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How to Visually Diagnose and Fix 7 Issues With Your Daily Driver

Your car is an essential part of your daily routine, and when something goes wrong, it can be frustrating and inconvenient. While some problems require a mechanic’s expertise, you can diagnose many common issues just by looking at your vehicle. By paying attention to visual signs and knowing what they mean, you can often fix

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Cost concerns drive 1 in 3 Brit to skip car servicing says PayByPhone

New research from PayByPhone reveals that nearly a third of UK motorists (29%) are considering skipping car servicing due to high costs – and interestingly, younger drivers (17-24) are actually more financially prepared for vehicle maintenance than older generations. Key insights include: · 29% of motorists consider skipping car servicing due to high costs ·

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One in four car owners admit to carrying out DIY repairs to save money says Tempcover

The temporary car insurance experts at Tempcover surveyed 2,000 UK car owners, revealing how financial concerns are driving many to take risks attempting DIY fixes, delay essential repairs, and turn to social media for vehicle diagnostics before seeking professional help. Key findings include[1]: One in four UK drivers (25%) have attempted DIY vehicle repairs rather

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Vertu reveal the 3 simple headlight checks could avoid MOT fails

These three simple headlight checks could stop you failing your MOT – Almost three million Brits had a fault with their lamps, reflectors, or electrical equipment during last year’s MOT – Motoring experts share top headlight checks to avoid MOT failure Experts are warning that some of the most common causes of MOT

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FORD FIESTA, VW GOLF & FORD FOCUS UK’S MOST STOLEN CARS SAYS TEMPCOVER

12 Ford Fiestas were stolen daily on average in the UK in 2024 – a whopping 4,446 over the course of the year – despite the popular car being axed in 2023 1,727 Volkswagen Golfs were stolen last year, driving it to second place, followed by the Ford Focus, which was nicked 1,700 times Nearly

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Cheapest cars on the Market according to Ovoko

Peugeot dominates the ranking with the 207, 207 CC, and 107 models ranking second, fourth, and sixth At £1,398.15, the Fiat Grande Punto is the cheapest  The study analysed the average price of various listings for more than 1,000 car makes and models New research has identified the most affordable cars to buy in

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Drive Baby Drive: Welcome to 2025

Well this is interesting. The richest man in the world and the 45th President of the United States, soon to be the 47th, became jolly good friends during the run up to the election. Now it seems they are set to work together on making America Great Again. Again. First though it is important to

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Mini Cooper S Mk II by Tolman

At Free Car Mag we have a very soft spot for original minis and we do of course have an old one on our small fleet. We appreciate what huge fun they are and also know that they can be made even more exciting. This seems to be what Tolman have done and the lucky

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Tire Experts reveals Most Complained About Cars

A new study by tire experts at Tires Easy has revealed the vehicle makes and models that were subject to the most complaints over the past decade. The research analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data regarding over 620,000 complaints entered into the Office of Defects Investigation’s (ODI) vehicle owner’s complaint database since 2015.

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John Prescott wants to have a word with you…

It’s a bad time to be a politician at the moment and so it should be. We now know why they are so out of touch with the everyday running costs and implications of running a house let alone a car. They have never been much good at answering questions and although I’m no Woodward

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