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Is it Legal to Drive with a Broken Wing Mirror?
With many drivers, having to park their cars on the road or other high-risk places such as shared car parks, their vehicles are unfortunately prone to wing mirror damage. Whether… Continue reading »
Is it Legal to Drive Barefoot?
Answer No law explicitly forbids driving without shoes, but doing so could indirectly fall under the 1988 Road Traffic Act, as 'driving without due care and attention' is a minor… Continue reading »
Top 7 Common Windscreen Myths and Misconceptions
A windscreen is an essential part of a vehicle’s strength, so it’s important to keep it in good overall condition. But no matter how careful you are, a number of… Continue reading »
What’s the Cause of Smudges on Your Windscreen?
Do you get annoyed because whenever you turn on your windscreen wipers, they leave smudgy trails? It's a common issue making things difficult for drivers all around the world and… Continue reading »
Top Tips: Removing Car Window Stickers
Everyone can relate to the frustration that goes hand in hand with removing an old window sticker. Often, it begins to peel off all on its own, but when removed… Continue reading »
Types of Windscreen Cracks and Chips
[table-of-contents] Windscreens can suffer unsightly cracks and chips usually from an object flying through the air and hitting the glass. There are many different types of damage depending on where… Continue reading »
Top Reasons Windscreens Crack and Chip
Windscreen chips and cracks are one of the most common problems that car owners face. Some windscreens don’t show any immediate signs of a chip or crack, but the next… Continue reading »
Is Sat Nav Technology Distracting Drivers?
Satellite navigation is now a part of everyday life for thousands of drivers in the UK. Many of us turn to it as a highly indispensable tool for navigating wild,… Continue reading »
Maintenance Checks and Tips for Windscreen Wipers
Introduction to windscreen wipers: Windscreen wipers are the small unsung heroes of vehicles; clearing rain, hail and snow quickly from our view when we need them, allowing us to drive… Continue reading »
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