• Learn how to get the most from your car

Technidrive (Dorset)

Do you drive but wish you knew more about cars? Technidrive is a short course, during which you'll learn how to gain the most from whatever you drive.

A little knowledge can make a BIG difference; transforming the whole experience, elevating the pleasure and safety of the drive, reducing running costs and extending the lifespan of a car. Keen to learn more?

The course, maybe as little as an hour, is suitable for men and women, young or older, with no prior technical knowledge required. Topics vary to suit your needs, but can include:

Checking levels under the bonnet and being able to spot or pre-empt faults, reducing the risk of breakdown
Checking your tyre condition and pressures etc.
Advice on how to achieve best performance / best fuel economy / lowest emissions / lowest running costs (manual or automatic)
Understanding basic dynamics and how, for example, momentum can be a danger but can also help you cut fuel consumption
Understanding the effects of weather (esp. floods), potholes and road humps on the vehicle, and more. Please see www.technidrivedorset.com for details.