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Get your car ready for winter

Here's our top tips for getting your car ready for cold temperatures and wet weather this winter.
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Protect car paintwork from winter weather

Wet leaves, rain, debris washed into roads and sprayed over your car, ice, and salt - all common throughout winter and all with the potential to damage your car's paintwork. Here are some tips to give you the best chance of protecting it.
Personal possessions, including a phone and bag, have been left on a car seat.
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How to keep your car secure in winter

Where you park your car during the winter months can make a huge difference to whether it gets stolen or broken into. The long, dark evenings offer more opportunities to car thieves to smash and grab your personal belongings.

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How to look after your car tyres

The tyres on your car are its link with the road, making them its most important safety feature. Simply by knowing how to care for them, you can reduce the risk of a fault in your tyres.
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How to lower the price of a new car

Buying a new car should be exciting, but chatting to car sales executives and haggling over the price can be less enjoyable, especially with the range of finance deals available. Here's how to play the system like a car dealer and drive down the cost of your next new car.
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How to keep children happy in the car

An arduous road trip can feel twice as long with grumpy kids in the back seat. Preparation can ease the boredom of a long car journey, so use these tips to keep your youngsters happy and entertained.