Category: GDL Auto Blog

GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

How To Perform A Rockford (J-Turn)

Disclaimer: Before we dive into this driving technique, let’s make it clear that the J-turn is a stunt move and should never be attempted on public roads or in your own car… Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s explore this thrilling manoeuvre known as the J-turn, also referred to as the

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Learner Drivers
Gordon Atkinson

Mastering the Three-Point Turn: A Safe and Efficient Vehicle Manoeuvre

The three-point turn, also known as a Y-turn, is a fundamental driving manoeuvre used to turn a vehicle around when the road is too narrow to perform a U-turn. It involves a combination of forward and reverse gears to execute properly. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of performing a three-point turn

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Toyota Recalls Thousands of Yaris Cars Over Suspension Defect

Toyota has issued a recall notice for thousands of its Yaris cars due to a manufacturing defect that poses a risk of suspension collapse or detachment. The recall affects two Yaris models, namely the Petrol (MXPA10) and Hybrid (MXPH10), manufactured between 2020 and 2023. Among the impacted variants are the Ascent Sport 1.5L Petrol Auto

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Flip A Rolls Royce & You’re Banned For Life

Ticket scalping is the act of buying up rare in demand access to shows and performances and then on selling those tickets for a higher than retail price after the event is sold out. Whilst not illegal, is considered unethical and frowned upon. However the margins involved mean some people use this as a funds

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Used Car Prices on the Decline

For the first time since the pandemic, second hand car prices have started to decline. In an industry anomille, used cars prices skyrocketed through the pandemic with supply chain issues causeing what was nicknamed Coved Tax. Click here to unpack that term. In the United States the overall used car price fell 4.2% in June,

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Learner Drivers
Gordon Atkinson

Practice Sessions: Essential Tips for Supervising a Learner Driver

Supervising a learner driver during practice sessions is a crucial part of their journey towards becoming a confident and responsible driver. To ensure that these sessions are productive and beneficial, it’s important to have a structured approach. In this article, we will provide you with valuable tips for organizing practice sessions that promote skill development

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Lemons of 2023

There is always a risk in buying a used car but these ones should be avoided at all costs. In most cases you would be better to suck on a used toilet brush then park any of these vehicles in your driveway. So here we go in no particular order, the four worst second hand

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Mastering Reverse Parallel Parking, A Vital Driving Skill To Pass Your L’s Test

Reverse parallel parking is an essential driving manoeuvre that is a part of the practical driving test. To pass their test, learners must successfully perform at least two of the following manoeuvres: Surprisingly, even experienced drivers often struggle with this manoeuvre. The existence of automatic reverse parking functions in some vehicles highlights the difficulty many

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