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Motoring Tips

Whether maintenance, road trip preparation, or safety, we hope our Motoring Tips will be of interest. If there is a particular subject you would like us to cover, please let us know by using the feedback form below each article or drop us an email to info@roychapman.com.

Free catalytic converter marking for drivers in the Berkhamsted area

March 11, 2013

Local garage Roy Chapman Ltd, is working with Hertfordshire Constabulary to offer drivers of diesel vehicles free catalytic converter marking.

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Drive safe this Christmas

December 3, 2012

We all know that it’s illegal to drive if you’re above the legal drink drive limit, and punishable with severe and long-lasting penalties, but what does that mean for you and your Christmas parties?

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When Do You Want To Stop?

November 14, 2012

Did you know that all emergency service vehicles change their tyres at 3mm, rather than the minimum legal regulation of 1.6mm? There’s a very good reason why; it takes much longer to stop in the wet with tyre tread below 3mm. Take a look at the two graphics below, courtesy of Continental Tyres, and make [...]

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Keeping young (and old) kids entertained during long journeys

May 28, 2012

With all the bank holidays coming up and the rapidly approaching six week summer break, you’re bound to take some day trips with your family in the car, or perhaps into foreign territory! Below we provide some simple ideas (not including in-car DVD’s) for keeping young (and old) kids entertained during long journeys: Granny went [...]

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‘Ullo John! Gotta new motor?

February 18, 2012

Yes unfortunately there are still some ‘Arthur Daley’ rogues out there, so here are a few tips for buying a used car from a dealer.

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The Benefits of Changing to Winter Tyres

October 18, 2011

We want to help local motorists keep moving this winter, whatever the weather has in store for us!

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Looking after your car

September 6, 2011

Everything works better if we look after it, right? This month we bring you some basic tips for what you can do to look after your car in between servicing and MOTs: Keep the tyres inflated properly – Check the pressure regularly, especially before long journeys. Refer to your vehicle handbook for details of the [...]

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