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Winter Motoring Starts Here: Avoid Breakdown & Cold Starting Problems

November 15, 2012 Roland 0 Comments all-season tyres, flat battery, GEM Motoring Assist, IAM, snow, snow socks, winter driving, winter tyres

Winter motoring brings extra challenges, such as ice, snow and the increased chance of a flat battery at an inconvenient time. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls and stay safe with out essential checklist.

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Tips & Advice 

Essential Tips For Buying A Secondhand Car

July 27, 2012 Roland 0 Comments buying secondhand cars, IAM

Simple but essential tips for checking out a secondhand car before you buy it.

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Road Safety 

Managed Motorways – The Essential Guide

March 30, 2012 Roland 0 Comments IAM, M42, managed motorways, variable speed limits

Managed motorways like the M42 near Birmingham have variable speed limits and may have hard shoulder running. We explain how these roads work with these tips from the IAM.

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Motoring News 

How To Deal With Pothole Damage As Roads Suffer Winter Damage

January 6, 2011November 1, 2011 Roland 0 Comments fixmystreet.com, IAM, pot holes, pothole damage, potholes, report a pothole

Beware of pothole damage as our roads crumble once again following the winter freeze. We have tips on avoiding pothole damage and explain how to report a pothole online.

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Motoring News 

Winter Tyres Advice From the Institute of Advanced Motorists

December 17, 2010November 1, 2011 Roland 0 Comments all-season tyres, IAM, snow chains, snow socks, winter tyres

The IAM has issued advice on the use of winter tyre, snow socks and snow chains but suggests that all-season tyres might work for some people – advice Simple Motoring agrees with.

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Tips & Advice 

Driving In Floods – Essential Advice

November 24, 2009 Roland 0 Comments driving through a flood, floods, IAM

The IAM has published an excellent set of guidelines for driving through floodwater on roads.

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Tips & Advice 

Are Your Tyres Safe? You Might Be Surprised

October 23, 2009November 1, 2011 Roland 0 Comments car tyres, IAM, tyre wear

Illegally-worn tyres can prove costly and dangerous – don’t let yours wear down too far.

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Motoring News 

Fuel Up 2p Per Litre – Are You Wasting It?

April 2, 2009November 1, 2011 Roland 0 Comments driving tips, fuel duty, IAM, improve mpg, save fuel

Fuel prices went up by 2p per litre this week – our post explains how you can get this cost back by improving your driving techniques and saving fuel.

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