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BECKY EVANS
TALE ONE
LAURA KENNEDY
TALE TWO
ERIN BAKER
TALE THREE
tales from the back seat
“On a Friday, we just jump in the camper, put somewhere in the sat nav, and head off – it’s fantastic”
Laura Kennedy, founder of London’s first all-female garage, on her love of the open road
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“My earliest memories are of Dad starting up his race car – it’s such a visceral part of
my childhood”
Drag racer Becky Evans on her formative memories, running around a race track
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“My love of cars comes from just being in cars - those incredible family memories you create”
Motoring journalist Erin Baker shares fond tales of being squished in seats and fighting over sweets
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ARTICLES
Wine gums and washer fluid – all you need for the half-term road trip
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TRIP TIPS
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Place a 20p in the main tread groove of the tyre - if you can see the coin’s outer band they may need replacing.
did you know?
Driving with underinflated or overinflated tyres can make your braking distance longer and make it harder to steer
Air conditioning
is not part of a standard
MOT/Service, and needs checking every 2 years. Kwik Fit offers a free check.
Meet the female automotive leaders of tomorrow
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ENGINE EXPERTS
Winter-proof your car: expert tips to ease you through the cooler months
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COOL RUNNINGS
The ultimate car glossary: key parts and essential care tips
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Learn the lingo
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July Issue
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Project Manager: Camila Whewell |
Words: Laura Macbeth | Designer: Zimi Unzueta
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Driving change
If you are unsure or don’t feel comfortable checking your car, pop into your local Kwik Fit for their free vehicle safety check.
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Grinding and squeaking may signal worn brake pads – but Kwik Fit offer a free check
Splits in the rubber of your wiper blades can leave streaks, impairing visibility. Find the right replacements with Kwik Fit’s wiper blade checker
Correctly inflated tyres are better for the environment - using less fuel, and reducing waste, as they last longer
Battery failure is the number one reason for breakdowns in the UK – Kwik Fit offer a free battery health check
Hitting kerbs or driving into potholes can cause wheel alignment problems, which may affect vehicle handling and safety
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Driving with underinflated or overinflated tyres can make your braking distance longer and make it harder to steer
Air conditioning
is not part of a standard
MOT/Service, and needs checking every 2 years. Kwik Fit offers a free check.
Place a 20p in the main tread groove of the tyre - if you can see the coin’s outer band they may need replacing.
did you know?
If you are unsure or don’t feel comfortable checking your car, pop into your local Kwik Fit for their free vehicle safety check.
If you are unsure or don’t feel comfortable checking your car, pop into your local Kwik Fit for their free vehicle safety check.
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Kwik Fit have over 300 EV-trained centres across the UK.
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Kwik Fit have over 600 centres across the UK
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Kwik Fit have an OFSTED Outstanding classified apprenticeship programme.
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Kwik Fit are the UK’s number 1 MOT tester.
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stay safe and happy on the road with erin baker's simple tips
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Pre-road trip checks from car fanatic, Becky Evans
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Easy car maintenance checks that everyone should know
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