Removing a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and remapping the ECU can transform how a modern diesel engine feels to drive. Faster spool, more torque and fewer warning lights sound tempting, especially if you are dealing with a constantly clogging filter….
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Red light cameras in Nottingham shape how you drive through some of the city’s busiest junctions. With hundreds of traffic signal installations and a smaller network of enforcement sites, understanding where cameras operate – and how they work – can…
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The Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Zagato sits in a very small circle of modern grand tourers where design, engineering and rarity intersect. For anyone who cares about hand-built performance cars, this is one of those machines that quietly rewrites what…
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If you have seen an MOT advisory saying “oil leak, but not excessive” or noticed a light film of oil under your car, it can be hard to judge whether you are looking at harmless age‑related seepage or the start…
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The high-voltage battery is the heart of an Audi e-tron, yet for many drivers it is also the least understood component. A clear view of the Audi e-tron battery warranty can make the difference between buying confidently and worrying about…
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White writing on tyres divides opinion. Some drivers see raised white letters as a pure styling choice, others associate them with motorsport, and a few worry they might affect safety or MOT tests. In reality, those bright sidewalls sit at…
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The mid‑1980s marked a turning point for the air‑cooled 911. Emissions rules, safety legislation and changing customer expectations were forcing sports cars to soften, yet the so‑called 1986 Porsche 911 SC retained the raw, mechanical feel that enthusiasts still chase…
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The 2024 Volvo XC60 Black Edition takes one of the UK’s favourite premium SUVs and gives it a bold, monochrome twist. Underneath the stealthy styling sits the same blend of safety, comfort and understated performance that has helped the XC60…
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The Mini Cooper S F56 occupies a sweet spot in the hot hatch world: quick enough to be exciting, refined enough for long commutes, and compact enough to feel alive on a British B-road. For many drivers it has become…
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The Alfa Romeo 4C is one of those rare sports cars that feels more like a race car with number plates than a conventional road vehicle. Built around a carbon-fibre monocoque and powered by a compact but ferocious 1.75‑litre turbo…
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