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Jack Dreyer

Jack is the newest and youngest member of the digital team here at Kwik Fit, assisting with website and blog content to ensure that our visitors are kept well informed on car maintenance and to provide useful safety advice. He currently drives a BMW 2 series and, his dream car would be an all black Mercedes G-Class.

Likes

  • Sticking One Top Bins
  • F1
  • Biscoff Milkshakes

Dislikes

  • Unnecessarily Noisy Exhausts
  • Peanut Butter
  • Traffic

Does a Car Battery Charge While Idling?

Jack Dreyer | Monday 9th October 2023 1:00pm

A mechanic changing a car battery.

Getting a flat battery is a real pain, but are there ways to charge it faster and, importantly, does it charge while idling? Read on to find out.

How Do Bicycle Gears Work?

Jack Dreyer | Friday 6th October 2023 12:30pm

A close-up of bicycle gears.

Without modern bicycle gears, your cycling would likely be considerably more difficult & draining. Here’s how they work & how to make the most of them.

Tyre Safety Month 2023: What You Need to Know

Jack Dreyer | Thursday 28th September 2023 1:00pm

A car parked on a gravel road in autumn.

Tyre Safety Month marks the transition into autumn & winter, when roads become much less safe & tyre maintenance more important. Here’s what you need to know.

Parking on Pavements: Everything You Need to Know

Jack Dreyer | Monday 25th September 2023 3:00pm

A row of cars parked up, with one of them on the pavement.

Parking on pavements is something we see on a daily basis, but is it illegal? In London, yes. Elsewhere, it depends… Here’s what you need to know to comply!

How Does Brake Fluid Work?

Jack Dreyer | Friday 22nd September 2023 8:00am

Red brake fluid being poured into a car's brake fluid reservoir.

Everybody knows that brake discs and pads are crucial when it comes to safely stopping, but what role does brake fluid play? Find out more about how it works.




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