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Torquecars™ car related articles

We provide in depth advise on all aspects of car ownership from general care and maintainance / car servicing articles to advice on accident compensation and modified car insurance issues.

If you would like to see an article here that we have not covered please let us know and we will add it to the site.

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Driving in France

Read our tips before driving to France and find out the requirements and regulations. We outline the compulsory items you should carry and summarise the speed limits in KPH and MPH for dry and wet roads. Read article...

>>> Buying And Selling articles

Car buying tips

Things to look out for when buying a car privately. Simple steps you can take to avoid buying a lemon. Read article...


>>> Car Care articles

Killing the car

The top ten ways to kill your car. Those little habits we all pick up that will come back to bite us. Read article...

Other articles in this section...

Car cleaning tips - Read article...

Paint Protection - Read article...

Rust removal - Read article...

Polish or wax? - Read article...

Top Tips - Read article...


>>> Drag Racing articles

The Drag strip

Drag racing car setup and drag racing techniques. Drag racing down the quarter mile strip is getting popular. Read article...

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Drag launches - Read article...


>>> Drifting articles

drifting techniques

There are a large number of drifting techniques which you can use. Most depend on the car, driver and conditions of the track. We take a look at the main techniques drifters use. Read article...

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Drifting - car setup - Read article...


>>> Driving articles

Brake Fade

Brake fade can be lethal so what causes it and how can you avoid it?. All cars can suffer from brake fade but some are more suceptible than others and driver technique can play a major factor. Read article...

Other articles in this section...

Driving in France - Read article...

RON explained - Read article...

Track day tips - Read article...

Heel and Toe - Read article...

Adverse weather - Read article...


>>> Insurance articles

compensation claims

No win no fee accident compensation claims may be a good way to ensure you get the compensation you are entitled to after an accident. Always read the small print in the No Win No Fee agreement. Read article...

Other articles in this section...

Track day Insurance - Read article...

Modded car insurance - Read article...

Which first car - Read article...

Calculating Insurance - Read article...

Insurance Winners - Read article...


>>> Servicing articles

Headlight bulbs

Which headlight bulb should you choose? HID or Xenon. The choice of headlight bulb is confusing so which bulb offers bright white or blue light. Read article...

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Engine oil - Read article...

Servicing Schedule - Read article...

Catalysts - Read article...

Spark plugs - Read article...






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