Containing running costs

Here are some suggestions which may help you to keep the running costs of your car down and lower the amount of toxic emissions released into the atmosphere.

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Parking
Switch off the engine, pull up the handbrake and engage a gear (1st gear or reverse, according to whether the vehicle is facing up or downhill) and leave the wheels turned. If the vehicle is left ...

Central door locking system
From the outside With the doors closed, fit and turn the key in one of the front door locks. From the inside With the doors closed, press (to lock) or lift (to unlock) one of the side door knobs ...

Bump starting
Never bump start the engine (by pushing, towing or coasting downhill). This could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair. IMPORTANT Remember that the servobrake ...