Since you used the word "daft" in your response, I take it you are in the UK where they pretty much allow their bengals to roam free. They are big on saying there are no "natural predators," but fail to mention cars.
To get a cat to walk on a leash, they must be completely comfortable in wearing the harness, so it is important to get them use to it while inside and you don't take them out on a leash until they are comfortable walking with the harness on. You have a garden, so that would be the first and only place to take Aero until he gains the confidence to go farther. As for the training, just try to distract him with a treat or toys. Once they realize they can actually walk while wearing the harness, they are okay.
The type of harness you use is important. Either a walking harness or a figure H harness. And it must be tight enough so the kitty cannot escape out of it. My bengal just lays down when he sees a dog but the other day, we did have a dog off leash that came running over to Raiden and he hissed up a storm. The dog was about his size.
If you can cat proof your garden, that would be great. They do make portable enclosures that would allow Aero to be outside and safe. Check with Amazon in your area. It really doesn't matter how many cars come down your road, it only takes ONE to do the damage, as you know.
Google can be your friend in finding what can keep your kitty safe.
Give Areo extra kitty hugs and kisses from all of us. One close call for him is enough.
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