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October 10, 2013 |
in Industry news, Latest news, Tips & advice |
Alastair Sloane |
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Volkswagen and Skoda are offering New Zealand drivers a new way to improve life on the road. It’s via an App – application software – that can be download for smartphones from the VW...
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October 3, 2013 |
in Latest news, Tips & advice |
Alastair Sloane |
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A man who bought a used import Audi A8 turned up at an Audi dealer in Auckland to tease salesman about the money he had saved on a comparable New Zealand-new example. A technician invited...
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August 20, 2013 |
in Car performance, Latest news, Tips & advice |
Alastair Sloane |
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At a driving school in Germany, the instructor was taking five volunteers through a slalom test in a front-drive car. The performance of each driver was videotaped and played back on a big...
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July 27, 2013 |
in Car performance, Tips & advice |
Alastair Sloane |
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Road safety experts call it the POWDER check, where drivers can quickly check that their vehicle is roadworthy before leaving home, particularly if they are setting out on a journey. It is...
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June 22, 2013 |
in Tips & advice |
Alastair Sloane |
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Following too close to the car in front limits the time you have to react. Leave a minimum gap of two seconds between you and them and you’ll be more able to spot hazards and keep...
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June 22, 2013 |
in Tips & advice, Winter driving tips |
Alastair Sloane |
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Ensure your windows are clean and clear, and that you have all-round visibility before you set off. Also take the time to clear snow off the roof of your car. When driving in snow, get your...
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June 22, 2013 |
in Tips & advice |
Alastair Sloane |
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Before you set off, set your heater controls – rain can makes the windows mist up in seconds. You don’t want to be fiddling with controls when you should be concentrating on the road....
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June 22, 2013 |
in Tips & advice |
Alastair Sloane |
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It is especially important to check all of your mirrors regularly when on the motorway, particularly before making any manoeuvre or lane change. Signal early to give other road users time...
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June 22, 2013 |
in Tips & advice |
Alastair Sloane |
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In a car park you should reverse into parking spaces. This will make it safer when you’re driving out and more fuel efficient as you’ll be manoeuvring with a warm engine. Also, it’s...
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June 22, 2013 |
in Fuel, Tips & advice |
Alastair Sloane |
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1. Engine efficiency: get your car serviced regularly by a recognised garage to avoid a poorly tuned engine, which can use up to 50 per cent more fuel than a car that is well looked after...
