How to clear your windscreen in double-quick time
How to clear your windscreen in double-quick time Article by RAC Our Partners CitiRental | Swiss Cottage Kar Dok | Swiss Cottage Regency Car Park | Swiss Cottage [1] Use the heater correctly Start the heater off cold, then slowly increase the temperature as the air dries out, rather than overloading the cabin with hot, […]
Reduce the risk of car theft
Kar Dok | Reduce the risk of car theft Reduce the risk of car theft One in seven crimes in the UK is vehicle-related theft. That’s a whopping 100,000 vehicles stolen in the last 12 months! With the shortage of parts and semiconductors (not to mention catalytic converters) set to last for at least another […]
Reduce the risk of car theft
CitiRental | Reduce the risk of car theft Reduce the risk of car theft One in seven crimes in the UK is vehicle-related theft. That’s a whopping 100,000 vehicles stolen in the last 12 months! With the shortage of parts and semiconductors (not to mention catalytic converters) set to last for at least another year, […]
New Year Resolutions
Kar Dok | Swiss Cottage New Year Resolutions | Blog Easy on the pedal | While we’re familiar with the dangers of speeding, did you know that slowing down is not only safer but it’s also more cost-effective – particularly on the motorway? The optimum speed for most cars is 55mph, so driving faster will […]
Service Promotion
Kar Dok Promotion Terms + Conditions No order of importanceOffer expires 25NOV22 The last servicing date is 25NOV22 unless agreed by Kar Dok This offer is transferrable to friends and relations subject to these terms and conditions. All services under this promotion are to be pre-booked and a job number issued No job number – […]
Speed Cameras
Kar Dok | Speed Cameras There are many different types of speed camera in the UK, a few key types are most common. Fixed speed cameras The Gatso was the first speed camera to be installed in the UK and has become the most used camera on UK roads. Back in 1992 they were painted grey, […]
10 ways to reduce fuel consumption in cars and vans
10 ways to reduce fuel consumption Observe speed limits. Not only is it the law but keeping well within the limits will immediately have a significant positive effect on fuel consumption. Avoid hard acceleration – you will immediately notice better fuel consumption reflecting in an immediate cash saving. Anticipate traffic conditions ahead Plan your journey. […]
10 Driving offences you did not know are illegal
10 Driving offences you did not know are illegal Sleeping while inebriated in your car | If you’ve had too much to drink, you quite rightly won’t consider driving. But if you’ve got nowhere else to stay, you might consider sleeping in the car instead, at least until you’ve sobered up. However, in doing so, […]
Mobile Phone usage in a vehilce
Kar Dok | Mobile phones |law change | 25 March 2022 How is the law changing? The latest update to the law criminalises the handheld use of mobile phones for nearly any purpose while driving. Previously, it must have been proven that the driver was using the device for ‘interactive communication’, such as making a […]