If you spot a red or brown fluid leaking from your vehicle and dripping onto the road, garage or driveway, then this is not a sign you should ignore. It is likely that this red fluid is automatic transmission fluid, and if it is leaking or dripping onto the ground, then there could be a […]
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Beyond getting you from A to B, your car is an intelligent piece of machinery. With sensors all over the vehicle, it can warn you about impending and current problems. So if your check engine light is on, your vehicle is sending you a warning that all is not well. However, it may take further […]
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While we have been enjoying the final days of summer, it is time to turn our attention to the colder, darker months ahead and the weather conditions to match. While across Europe, motorists will be switching to winter tyres, in the UK, most drivers don’t bother. But, do winter tyres make sense in the UK […]
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As the weather grows colder, you may find that you are needing to spend more of your time in the mornings demisting your vehicle. When you’re already late for work or trying to avoid the traffic, you need to begin your journey as quick as possible. So, to help you speed up the routine in […]
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When you own a vehicle, you want to minimise the potential of anything to go wrong. To do this, you need to have a good understanding of all the parts in your vehicle, how they work and interconnect with each other as well as what to look out for if there is an issue. If […]
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With the aim of getting the company carbon neutral by 2050, The Volkswagen group have increased the number of electric cars they will be producing by 2030. The original plan was to create 50 different, fully electric models. The new target is 70 different models with a projection of 22 million sales. This would represent […]
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The exhaust system on a car is made up of several components. Included in these is the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter is responsible for ‘cleaning’ the exhaust fumes from the car. If there is a problem with your catalytic converter then your car is unlikely to pass its MOT, it will also be contributing […]
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As any driver knows, British roads aren’t the smoothest. Which is why a car’s suspension system is so important. It makes sure a vehicle absorbs the bumps of the road and ensures it can accelerate, corner and brake safely. As with all car parts, suspension systems wear out over time, something which has a significant […]
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No driver wants to see a dreaded warning light pop up on the dashboard and understanding exactly what your vehicle is trying to tell you with these lights can be complicated. As well as there being various lights for different issues, these lights are also colour coded depending on the severity and type of warning. […]
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The tyres you choose for your car have a significant impact on its overall performance. Tyres affect the way your vehicle accelerates, steers, brakes and feels while driving. Whether you have a manual or automatic gearbox, your tyres will still make a big difference. When it comes to tyre shopping, there are thousands of different […]
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