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# Check tread depth
How to: Check if your tyres are safe to drive on
And know the legal limit.
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Oct 24th 2016, 2:28 PM
# protect your engine
How To: Extend your engine's life by letting it tick over
Go easy during start-up to get that oil flowing.
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Oct 17th 2016, 12:34 PM
# back off
What's the best way to handle tailgating?
How to avoid tailgating other cars and what to do when someone is driving too close to you.
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Sep 26th 2016, 4:09 PM
# highway hypnosis
Car tip: how to prevent highway hypnosis
Avoid white line fever by keeping your brain active and engaged.
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Aug 29th 2016, 1:44 PM
# car hack
Car hack: Lower your seat to lower your speed
Want that feeling of speed with out putting the foot down? This car hack shows you how.
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Aug 22nd 2016, 2:36 PM
# car hack
Car hack: Turn up the heat to cool down the engine
Follow this handy tip to cool an overheating engine.
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Jul 29th 2016, 3:30 PM
# car tip
Car tip: Adjust your headrest to reduce injuries
The correct head restraint position can protect you during a collision.
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Jul 25th 2016, 12:59 PM
# Safety First
Car tip: Lighting up during the day saves lives
Research shows that using your lights during the day reduces the risk of collisions.
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Jul 18th 2016, 5:08 PM
# car tip
Want to stay a little bit safer while driving? Turn down the music
Research shows that listening to loud music can hamper driver reaction times.
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Jul 11th 2016, 12:33 PM
# car hack
Where's the fuel cap? A trick to help easily identify what side to park against the pump
No more straining your neck out the car window to see which side the fuel cap is on.
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Jul 4th 2016, 3:07 PM