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  You would think it would go without saying or be standard in most models, but you will be mistaken. It turns out millions of motorists across the UK may be leaving their vehicles unprotected as they have not fitted security measures which could prevent their cars from being stolen. A decision which could be even more costly at this time of year, which often sees a spike in car crime, as thieves try to capitalise on the festive season. This can be a crunch time for car security, where it is estimated more than five million vehicles are in danger of being stolen. Especially after around 14% of drivers concede they have not installed safety tools in their cars to stave off thieves. A recent analysis report revealed two-fifths of drivers have not had a conventional car alarm fitted, while only less than 40% use a built-in steering lock to protect their car. Motor enthusiasts may be surprised to learn more than four-fifths of drivers have not fitted a GPS tracker in their car, while 9...

  Now the temperature is dropping, motorists will be careful to keep their vehicles warm and stop them from freezing. There can be nothing more annoying than having to de-ice your windshield in the morning or even shovelling snow from your bonnet. Who can say? Many motorists may not be aware that, in the process of stopping their engine was freezing over, and keeping their car running, but some car experts now believe this may be a mistake. During cold weather, drivers will start their car in the morning and let it heat up, before driving away. This amounts to a major rethink, where motorists were originally advised they should heat up the engine in advance, because of the carburettors. Drivers were required to idle the car for a period until they reached a temperature where they could function. However, nowadays, the majority of cars are fuel injected and do not come with carburettors. Therefore, experts feel you do not have to wait for the car to heat up, and you can just drive o...