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18th January 2016

An update from Kim Henson… I am indebted to Wheels-Alive reader/viewer Gerald Morgan for contacting us to say that he enjoyed, and found helpful, my recent ‘Kim’s Tips’ article entitled ‘Getting Colder’ (and dated 11th January). He has made a few further suggestions which he feels may be useful to ‘Wheels-Alive’ users, and here they are (please see below). Thanks Gerald, I feel that your … [Read more...]

Getting Colder… Stand by for below freezing temperatures, possibly with ice and snow. Are you and your car ready? Here are Kim’s Top 10 Tips…

11th January 2016

Winter motoring advice which may help you cope, from Kim Henson. So far this winter in the UK, the weather has been predominantly mild and exceedingly wet, to the extent that we have all been lulled into a false sense of security as far as cold conditions are concerned. However, all that is forecast to change over the coming few days, and it is very likely that below freezing temperatures will … [Read more...]

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