Possible Clues:

• Holiday report by the writer will help one to slow down
• It might slow down traveller in reporter's holiday home
• One applies friction in a car
• Talk of holiday at apartment block - it can cause friction
• Part of car in poor condition? Take in slope softly
• What might squeal as you slow down
• Auto part
• Sounds like bowler at Lords is out to damage the batman's gear - that'll cause a squeal if asked to slow down
• Damaged a kerb parking trailer — it helps to slow down
• Being worn down won't stop you going? Sounds like break from sketch artist's studio!