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It goes without saying that your car wouldn’t go very far without the fuel that powers it. The fuel plays a vital role in the combustion process. A precise mixture of fuel and air is ignited inside the engine cylinders, creating the energy needed to propel the car. The fuel …

Every March 1 and September 1 in the UK the date identifier on new car number plates changes. So, this September the current ’22’ plate (eg AB22 CDE) will change to ’72’ (eg AB72 CDE). Traditionally, more new cars were sold in March and September than the rest of the …

By Mark Powell, Business Unit Director at Broughton Lubricants   Working on a classic car is an endlessly rewarding hobby, whether you have significant experience with older engines or are picking things up as you go. If you are restoring a vintage vehicle to make it road-worthy, intending to display …

New research reveals the most common traffic offences by young drivers in the UK   With time, driving becomes second nature for the majority of us. That ‘new driver’ feeling – the focus and concentration needed to execute the simplest of manoeuvres – soon fades away. Mistakes are easily made …

  Looking for your next new car? There are a number of important things to consider before wading in online (or in store) and making a financial commitment. But first you should look at a car valuation, to figure out how much your old motor is worth. Ultimately you’ve gotta …

  In the year 2020, 23.8 million citizens of the UK were found to be traveling outside their country at least once a year. Whether it is to spend their summer vacations or their Christmas holidays, vacations are a must for almost every family living in the UK. While many …

Seven ways you can ease the pain at the pumps… Whether you’re heading off on your summer holidays or coping with high fuel prices day-to-day basis, there’s no harm in trying to squeeze the maximum miles out of your tank of petrol or diesel. We’ve teamed up with tyre giant …

Keeping kids occupied during the summer holidays is no easy task. Exploring the great outdoors, whatever the weather, is one way to enjoy time together as a family. Toyota has teamed up with TV naturalist, adventurer and father-of-three Steve Backshall to provide ideas for adventures in nature. Steve and his …

Keeping your car safe is a top priority for many people, so here are some do’s and don’t’s for keeping your vehicle safe. In 2021, it was reported that over 48,000 cars were stolen; that’s one vehicle every 11 minutes. There are many reasons cars are stolen, and there are …

It’s the Great British Holiday season and millions of us will be taking to the roads for staycations and days out. Motorway service stations are an obvious choice for drivers of electric vehicles looking for places to recharge on their journey, but car maker Lexus has researched some interesting alternative …