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Xenon, Argon, Tungsten and HID bulbs comparison

The headlight bulb went the other day. In most cars I can ignore this until servicing time or the next MOT.

I know a lot of other TorqueCars members will have a go at me for this but I am often too busy to get involved with changing bulbs and I still have a driving lamp on that side anyway.

However, in my Audi, it is not possible to ignore this, each time you turn the lights on the car will beep a warning message at you and patronise you for your entire journey by showing you a picture of an amber bulb with an X through it.


Track day Insurance for track days to cover car & driver

More people are electing to enjoy their cars to the maximum in the relatively safe environment of the track.

Many clubs and companies organise track days. Everything from the supercars like Porsche and Lamborghini and Ferrari right down to the home built kit cars and every day types of hot hatch and sports car in between.

When you start reading the small print you will realise that there is a lot of risk involved in this. For example damage caused to the track itself may be charged to the driver involved.


Driving tips for track days

Many tracks offer beginners track days to enable the novice to enjoy a track day without winding up the seasoned track day drivers. Don’t ever feel pressured to push the car too hard until your confidence builds up.

You will typically have no insurance cover for trackday driving and a mistake can be rather costly! Here are a few track day tips passed on from some regular track day drivers.




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