Ben Kitchen

Ben is a qualified car mechanic with experience working in the industry. He now works as an automotive author, writing about all things vehicle-related. He’s excited about the potential held by electric cars of all shapes, sizes, and types.

 



140 Stories by Ben Kitchen

How to operate the electronic parking brake on VW ID.4

You must activate the VW ID. 4’s parking brake every time you park your car. If it doesn’t actuate the brakes, your vehicle might...
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How to turn lane keeping system on/off on VW ID.4

Electric cars come with all sorts of modern driver assistance programs. The VW ID.4 is no exception. One of the most often-used ADAS programs...
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How to operate Travel Assist on VW ID.4

Travel Assist is the self-driving driver-assist program found in the VW ID.4. It’s supposed to be a driver aid rather than a complete self-driving...
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All about charging status indicator lights on a Nissan Leaf

Charging any electric car is, of course, a vital part of ownership. The Nissan Leaf is no exception. Once you’ve plugged your car in,...
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How to start Nissan Leaf remote charging

Charging a Nissan Leaf is, of course, vital. Recharging the batteries gives you the energy you need to drive. However, you might want to...
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How to use second-generation Nissan Leaf charge timer

The charge timer on the Nissan Leaf allows you to start charging your car at a time that suits you. Setting the charge timer...
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How to activate route guidance with augmented reality in Mercedes-Benz EQB

The augmented guidance navigation you find in the Mercedes-Benz EQB is a sign of what the future holds. It’s a technologically-advanced way of using...
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How to turn Lane Change Assistant on/off on the BMW iX

Lane Change Assistant on the BMW iX helps you seamlessly change lanes on multi-lane highways. It’s a driver assistance program that integrates with the...
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How to customize Track Mode on my Tesla Model 3

Track Mode is the ultimate sporty option on a Tesla Model 3. It mustn’t ever be used on a public road and is only...
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