A VIN number or more accurately simply just “VIN” is a car’s unique identity code much like a serial number on a smartphone. Why is the VIN important and where is it located on a vehicle? This article will explain everything you need to know to know about it. What is a VIN number? A … Read more
Hard shoulders are a vital part of the motorway system in the UK and are often a topic of confusion and debate among drivers especially since the introduction of smart motorways. In the article, you will find all about the hard shoulder, what it’s for, when and how to use it. What is the hard … Read more
If you plan to take your car off the road and won’t be paying tax and insurance, you will need to apply for a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) with the DVLA. This article will explain what it means and how to go about applying for it. What does SORN mean? A SORN vehicle is … Read more
An MOT test is a Ministry of Transport test to check that vehicles are roadworthy in the UK. It is a legal requirement for all vehicles over three years old (four years in Northern Ireland) to have an annual MOT test. The test checks that the vehicle meets the minimum safety and environmental standards. The … Read more
In this article you’ll find information about symptoms of a slipping clutch, what to do if you experience a slipping clutch and if it can be fixed. What does a clutch actually do? The clutch is a device that allows the transmission to disengage from the engine, allowing the car to change gears. Basically, there … Read more
Potholes are a common menace, especially during late winter and early spring. Find out everything you need to know about pothole damage, what it can damage and how to make a claim and get reimbursed for your repair expenses in this article. How is a pothole formed? Potholes typically form when water seeps into cracks … Read more
A burning rubber smell coming from the vehicle can be particularly concerning especially when you do not know the source of it. Besides the obvious burning smell of rubber tyres, there are a lot of other components in a vehicle such as leaking oil or coolant, electrical shorts, etc that can result in a burning … Read more
Slow punctures are common but understandably more challenging to detect compared to a sudden puncture. In this article, we cover how to identify if you have a slow puncture, what causes it and how to repair a slow puncture. What is a slow puncture? Slow punctures are tiny, almost undetectable holes in a vehicle’s tyre … Read more
When your car engine overheats, it can cause damage to the engine and potentially lead to a breakdown. In this article, we cover what can cause an engine to overheat and what to do next. What causes the car engine to overheat? There are many potential causes for a car engine to overheat. One possibility … Read more
Just like we show ‘signs’ of sickness and ill health, a vehicle also shows signs and symptoms that there may be something wrong or out of the ordinary that needs attention. One peculiar but common sign of this is the smell of rotten eggs. The smell of “rotten eggs” is actually the odour of a sulphurous … Read more