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How Far Can You Drive on a Spare Tyre?
A flat tyre always seems to happen at the worst possible time. It could be on the way to work, on a road trip or late at night on the motorway. Luckily, most vehicles come equipped with a spare tyre; however, they have certain limitations that drivers must understand. Many spare tyres these days are
How to Position Wing Mirrors for UK Roads
When you sit yourself in your Land Rover or Jaguar, one of the first things you are likely to do is check the mirrors and adjust them if necessary. For experienced drivers, it’s almost second nature; for a new driver, it’s often forgotten. So, in this blog, we thought we’d go through how you position
Are Tyre Chains Legal in the UK?
As we approach the colder months, many Range Rover owners are preparing for the variable driving conditions they are likely to encounter. From frozen roads to reduced visibility, winter isn’t always the easiest time to get from A to B. Luckily, many vehicles are equipped with a host of safety measures to make driving in
What is the Fine for Leaving Keys in the Ignition?
As temperatures start to fall and our windscreens start to freeze, more and more of us must navigate the tricky challenge of melting the ice and warming up the vehicle before our commute or school run. With temperatures likely to reach double-digit minus figures in some places this winter, it wouldn’t be surprising to see
Do You Need Land Rover Breakdown Cover?
Your Land Rover is a comprehensive bit of kit. Filled with an array of tech, moving parts and complex machinery, it’s almost inevitable that something might go wrong at one point. It could be something minor that requires a quick fix, or it could also be something significant that sees your vehicle out of action
What Air Con Gas Do I Need? Range Rover Owners Guide
If you’ve been struggling to get the most out of your air conditioning throughout the summer, it could simply be a case of the system running low on gas. Without gas, the nice cool breeze that you feel as you drive either peters out or doesn’t get going. When this happens, you need to recharge
What is Green Laning & Can I Do It in My Land Rover?
For many of us, our Land Rovers are used for a combination of off-road and suburban driving. With great capabilities for both, the versatility of the popular 4×4 helps some drivers dive into new hobbies and allows others to go on journeys their previous vehicle may not have been able to handle. One particular hobby
Signs of a Failing Turbocharger & What Causes It
Your Land Rover is meant to provide you with an optimal driving experience. Whether it be off-road or cruising down the motorway, every time you put your foot down, you should feel the power of a rugged, secure and high-quality vehicle underneath you. However, problems sometimes arise. Laborious acceleration, excessive emissions and loud whining noises
What Happens If You Are Hit by An Uninsured Driver?
Getting in a car accident, no matter how big or small, can be a worrying and stressful time. From being concerned about everyone involved, through to thoughts about how much it might cost to get things fixed, it’s a head-spinning thing to endure. Things can get even worse when you find out the other party
How to Drive Off Road
We looked through our blogs recently and realised that despite our vast collection of content, we haven’t yet put together a guide for off-road driving. For many Land Rover owners, off-roading is what it is all about. Whether for a hobby or necessity, driving a Land Rover off the beaten track is why they chose