The infamous MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is the annual check-up that all cars of 3 years or older have to go through in the UK to be deemed roadworthy. Without a valid MOT, your car is considered to be unsuitable to be driven on public roads within the UK. So, unless you have a […]
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Did you know it has been estimated that the average car has something like 30,000 parts in all? That’s taking into account every single, nut, bolt and screw, of course, but what it really shows us is that your car is incredibly complex. All of its components have to be functioning properly for it to […]
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The throes of winter are finally leaving us and spring is just around the corner. With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out at great speed across the UK, there’s light at the end of the tunnel and everyone is hopeful to have the ability to move freely and resume some semblance of normal life come the […]
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We understand, you don’t look forward to having to take your car into the garage for its annual service. It’s a tedious chore, and can leave you without a car for a day, or longer if there’s something wrong that has to be urgently fixed. Worse still, we are all of us at least a […]
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Replacing the car’s transmission is not a task that many of us can take on ourselves. In fact, nearly all professional mechanics recommend that you never attempt it, even if you have some degree of experience and/or confidence to do the job yourself. An automatic gearbox is an extremely complex piece of kit, and it’s […]
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A lot of drivers think that choosing tyres is just a question of choosing a specific tread. In fact, it’s a lot more involved than that. There are many kinds of tyres that suit different driving environments and specific situations. In today’s piece, we’re focusing more on all-season tyres and the conditions that call for […]
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People love to blame car manufacturers for every single thing that goes wrong with their car, especially the engine. But manufacturers are not always the ones to blame. On many occasions, drivers develop habits that are “killing” their engines without them even knowing. Some of these habits don’t necessarily kill your engine over the night, […]
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If your car isn’t working as it should and you think the problem lies with your DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox), then figuring out how much it’s going to cost you to fix the problem can be a challenge. Not knowing the price is problematic and can cause you to put off getting it sorted. It’s […]
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When your car is in low gear, it deals more effectively with steep slopes and slippery roads. With an automatic vehicle, you may be used to letting your car decide the gear. However, there are times when it is useful to be able to get a low gear option when you need it. In some […]
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Spotting a puddle of unknown liquid underneath your car can be a heart-stopping moment. It’s essential to try and figure out what the fluid is before you drive off. Depending on what the fluid was, your car may not work correctly. If you have a transmission fluid leak, then driving could be dangerous and damage […]
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