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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13 easy ways to save money on fuel

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Filling up with petrol or diesel is one of the biggest monthly costs when running a car. We look at ways to save you fuel and money.
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What causes potholes on the roads?

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Crash, bang and wallop... We reveal how Britain's freezing winter weather causes potholes to form on our roads.
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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 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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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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UK towing rules: here’s what you can legally tow this summer

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Planning a caravan holiday this summer? We explain what you can legally tow, which depends on when you passed your driving test.
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Rolls-Royce vs. the sleeper train: a race from London to Edinburgh

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Wraith The Train: read what happened when we raced the Caledonian Sleeper train from London to Scotland in a Rolls-Royce Wraith.
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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 checker: How to check if you need to pay

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The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) means drivers of certain vehicles must pay a charge to enter London. We explain the rules.

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.