Most of us these days are used to jumping in a car, flicking the key and off we go. Modern engine management systems can cope with vagaries of fuel quality and, if anything does go wrong, few of us carry the necessary computers to interrogate the vehicle to establish what ails it.

Those of us with classic vehicles understand and enjoy their simplicity. All you need is a spark and some fuel coming together at the same time and off you go. No computers to worry about - just our driving skill.

Obviously, many classic Land Rover owners will have restored their own vehicles and will know them inside out. But for those not so familiar, a sudden breakdown may come as a bit of a shock. If you fall into the latter category, then I strongly suggest acquiring some basic mechanical skills. Some groups, like the Range Rover Register used to run courses in association with Land Rover’s Technical Academy but you may fi nd your local college will also run evening classes. There’s also nothing like talking to fellow owners at Land Rover gatherings to listen to their hints and tips and learn from their experiences.

So, as with everything else, preparation for a trip can avoid a lot of hassle. Happy Land Rovering wherever it may take you.

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Mike Gould

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