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Children’s car seats are dirtier than TOILETS!
Car seats and the hidden risks of dirty cars Kid’s car seats have twice as many germs than the average toilet, a study has revealed by Continental Tyres. Researchers found that while on average 50 germs lurk on each square centimetre of a toilet seat, more than 100 potentially dangerous bacteria and fungi are present on the same size area...
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Could Millions Of Electric Cars Power Your Home in the Future?
Electric cars could power your home Could Millions Of Electric Cars Power Your Home in the Future by using electric car batteries to add power to the electric grid? Just imagine it - millions of EVs (Electric Vehicles) charging the grid from their power excess and releasing back to society the unused electric power at peak hours. It is believed...
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How can I improve fuel consumption in my car?
How can I improve fuel consumption in my car? Well here is a quick and easy guide to help you? Quick and Easy tips to fuel efficiency. The cost of maintaining a vehicle has steeply escalated in recent times but it is crucial to realize that a vehicle will burn 30% more fuel if it not properly maintained on a...
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New kind of Car theft
Car thieves using new kinds of tactics Just when we thought Car theft was a thing of the past, hackers found a new Hi-tech way of getting past the System. If somebody mentioned a few years ago that a car could be stolen using a laptop, we wouldn’t have believed them. But these latest car thefts in the USA challenged...
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When do I declare a vehicle off the road?
Declaring a vehicle off the road If your vehicle is not in use and will not be kept in a public place you need to declare your vehicle off the road. Unless your vehicle is not in use and you intend to sell the vehicle, you will not need to fill out an off-road declaration form. If you intend to...
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What are Vehicle Warranties?
What is a vehicle warranty? A warranty is a promise in writing to fix any problems that may arise in a set period of time which gives a consumer peace of mind and saves money in repairs. A warranty may cover components such as the engine, electrics, gearbox steering, suspension and much more. All new cars come with a warranty...
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10 things to do before you buy a used car
Before you buy a used car Buying a used car isn’t always easy, but here are 10 important things to do before you buy a used car to help ensure a smooth process! Depending on your circumstances choose your next vehicle and make sure to always compare prices. It is important to do a background history check with MyVehicle.ie...
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What is a Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection?
Pre-purchase vehicle inspections A pre-purchase vehicle inspection is a detailed and thorough inspection to ensure that a vehicle is in a good mechanical condition, safe and roadworthy and is carried out by a mechanic and an automotive engineer assessor that is qualified and experienced, offering invaluable feedback. The engineer will inspect the exterior of a vehicle for signs of major...
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What are diesel particulate filters and why are they needed?
Hazardous Emissions Hazardous Emissions from Motor Vehicles have been a growing concern in recent years. Renowned motoring companies are known to have been involved in scandals, manipulating emission data from their vehicles. The motoring industry has constantly promoted diesel cars as much cleaner and “environment friendly”. Automobile companies boast that diesel cars have greater fuel economy and very little maintenance...
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Chinese car manufacturer to enter the European market
The Chinese car manufacturer Lynk & Co, which is partly owned by Volvo, has ambitious plans to make some of its cars in Europe from next year and sell these cars into the European and North American markets Experts believe though their chances of success in the European market is slim at best. Europe is dominated by the giant German...