Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

Writer with a penchant for #FrenchTat. Owns 15 vehicles of varying degrees of terribleness. Also doing a passable impression of Cousin Eddie in an Italian-German beige motorhome. Doesn't get out much.
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Covid and flu virus: how to sanitise your car

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Keeping your car sanitised helps prevent the spread of viruses such as Covid and flu. We explain where and how to clean your car.
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How and when to use your car’s hazard warning lights

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The hazard warning lights must be working for your car to pass its MOT. But how and when should you use them? We explain the rules.
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How to improve your vision when driving in the dark

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The number of road accidents increases as the days get shorter in winter. We how to improve your night-time vision and drive more safely.
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London ULEZ charge: Check if you need to pay

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The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) means drivers of certain cars must pay a charge to enter London. Here's how to check if you're liable.
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What is checked in a car MOT test?

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Around 40 percent of cars fail the MOT at the first attempt. Here's how to increase your car's chances of passing the MOT test.
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How to take your child car seat on a flight

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Travelling abroad this summer? Most airlines will allow you to carry your child car seat for free, but it's worth checking before you fly.
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How to use the Channel Tunnel when driving to France

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The Eurotunnel Le Shuttle train is the quickest way to cross the English Channel. It takes 35 minutes to travel from Folkestone to Calais.
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Could driving on hay fever tablets get you banned?

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Motorists who take hay fever medicines could risk prosecution if they get behind the wheel. We explain how to stay safe.
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What to do if you fill your car with the wrong fuel

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Filling up with the wrong fuel can be a costly mistake. Here's what to do if you put diesel in a petrol car or petrol in a diesel car.
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New Tesla Model S Shooting Brake unveiled in London

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The Tesla Model S Shooting Brake is designed by a Dutchman based in London and coach-built by RemetzCar. A total of 20 will be built

The 675hp Lister LFT-C is a 205mph drop-top

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The Lister LFT-C is a convertible version of the LFT-666, featuring a 675hp supercharged V8 engine and a £139,000 price tag. Just ten will be built.

London ULEZ charge: Check if you need to pay

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The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) means drivers of certain cars must pay a charge to enter London. Here's how to check if you're liable.

How Lexus defeated ‘the best car in the world’

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In 1989, Lexus unveiled the LS 400, a luxury car aimed squarely at the Mercedes S-Class. Thirty years on, we celebrate the brilliance of Circle F.

The Lambo V12 Vision GT is a hypercar you can actually drive

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Lamborghini has unveiled the Lambo V12 Gran Turismo virtual racing car, which made its debut at the Gran Turismo gaming championships in Monte Carlo.

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