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French tyre-slasher busted for slashing tyres on over 6,000 cars
French tyre-slasher busted for slashing tyres on over 6,000 cars After years of playing cat-and-mouse with French police, a brazen tyre slasher who punctured the tyres of thousands of cars around the south-western French city of Bordeaux has finally been caught. The 45-year-old man was arrested last week after a six-year campaign of vandalism. He planned his tyre puncture trips...
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The UK car industry hits out at government as sales of diesel cars fall 30pc in one month
UK sales of diesel cars fall 30pc in one month UK diesel sales continue to fall at a dramatic rate. As a result of the continuing demise of diesel fuel cars, the car industry in the UK has launched a stinging attack on the “demonisation” of diesel by the British Government after sales of diesel vehicles plunged by almost one...
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UK Police say defrosting your windscreen may invalidate your car insurance
UK police have said that drivers should take care when defrosting their windscreen as their car insurance premiums could be invalidated if they do not clear their windscreens fully of any ice and snow. They suggest that it is worth taking time when defrosting the windscreen on your car since a poorly cleared windscreen could possible trigger fines as well....
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New Zealand is seeking to recruit 1,000 Irish truck drivers
Irish emigrants have always been attracted to the relaxed lifestyle and great quality of living in New Zealand. Irish long distance truck drivers are being invited to travel a very long distance indeed to get work, as New Zealand is looking to recruit up to 1,000 truck drivers from overseas as it cannot fill the vacancies internally. It takes three...
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Negotiating with a car dealer
It is easy to say that you won’t pay what a dealership is asking for, for a specific car, but negotiating with the dealer to accept a lower price is something else entirely and can be a daunting task for any individual. It can be pressuring activity to negotiate but by following these tips you can make the best choices...
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Drive for a Living: 10 Jobs That Put You Behind the Wheel
Drive for a Living: 10 Jobs That Put You Behind the Wheel As you can imagine, one of the most common driving jobs is operating a truck. Recently New Zealand has sought to recruit 1,000 Irish truck drivers from overseas as it cannot fill the vacancies internally. It takes three years to qualify as a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver...
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BMW recalls more than 1 million cars over fire risk
BMW in the United States is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs due to the risk of fire. As a result of the recall, BMW are even recommending that people park their cars outdoors until repairs are made. A spokesman for BMW has said that the risk of fire is very low but just in case of any...
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The Cabinet has approved changes to make it illegal for unaccompanied learner drivers to drive your car
The Cabinet has approved new changes to legislation which will make it illegal for unaccompanied learner drivers to drive your car. As part of these new measures, Gardaí will be given the powers to seize any vehicle if a learner driver is discovered to be driving without a qualified driver present. This essentially means that car owners who allow unaccompanied...
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Here are some top tips on how to defrost your car safely
Tips on how to defrost your car It’s that time of year again when we can feel the cold snaps coming in once more. As we approach wintertime it is a good idea to be prepared for winter motoring. As such, here are some top tips on defrosting your car safely without getting yourself into hot water 1. Turn on...
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Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla Cars will guess where you want to go in the future
Elon Musk, the CEO and founder of Tesla Motors has said that we are very close to predictive driving, where you car will figure out where you want to go before you even tell it. Imagine having a Knight Rider-style car, which automatically takes you to the destination of your choice the moment you sit in it. If we can...