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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Driving style
Starting Do not warm the engine when the vehicle is stationary or at high or low revs: in this way the engine will warm up gradually increasing consumption and emissions. You should drive off slo ...

ABS intervention
When braking a slight pulsing accompanied by noise may be felt on the brake pedal due to the action of the ABS system. WARNING The ABS exploits the tyre-road grip at the best, but it cannot improv ...

Bodywork
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS The main causes of rust are: – atmospheric pollution – salt and humidity in the atmosphere (coastal or very hot and humid areas) – environmental conditions that ...