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Your Windscreen Repair and Insurance Questions Answered

Driving with a chipped or cracked windscreen can be dangerous and, depending on where the damage is situated, it can cause you to fall foul of the law due to… Continue reading »

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Guide to Autonomous Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS)

What are Autonomous Lane Keeping Systems? Autonomous Lane Keeping Systems, or ALKS, are able to control the lateral and longitudinal movements of a vehicle without any input from the driver.… Continue reading »

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The Windscreen Phenomenon Explained

A phenomenon might sound like a grandiose term for something involving a windscreen, but it’s a very real thing amongst drivers around the world. In this article, the team at… Continue reading »

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Is It Legal to Drive Without a Windscreen?

A windscreen protects you from a multitude of things, such as bugs, weather, wind (duh) and gives you an extra level of protection if you are involved in a collision… Continue reading »

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Water Ingress in Cars – A Complete Guide

Unmaintained vehicles can lead to water ingress, which means they’re no longer watertight. You may not know your vehicle is letting in water until you experience particularly bad weather and… Continue reading »

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The 5 Best Scottish Cars of All Time

Scotland’s mark on the car industry is greater than some people realise. In fact, the very first pneumatic tyres were pioneered by a Scotsman called Robert William Thomson, and later… Continue reading »

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The Problems with DIY Windscreen Repair

Noticed a crack or chip in your windscreen? It may be tempting to try DIY windscreen repair - but beware, as this option may seem like an easy, inexpensive choice… Continue reading »

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Is It Legal to Drive with a Dirty Windscreen?

Visibility whilst driving is key to operating your vehicle correctly, so if you’re driving with a dirty windscreen, it’s likely you’re impeding your ability to drive safely. Previously, we’ve discussed… Continue reading »

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Vehicle Usage and the Spread of Coronavirus

With the UK in lockdown, people around the country are starting to think much more carefully about how their day-to-day actions impact the spread of the virus, especially when it… Continue reading »

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