As you drive your vehicle its exterior will inevitably get dirty by all the grime and debris the roads throw onto the vehicle. Read our guide to find out all about the best way to wash a car. Why should I wash my car? The main reason to wash a car will ultimately always be … Read more
Topping up the screen wash fluid or washer fluid is one of the easiest maintenance tasks you can do yourself. However, if you’ve not done it before, it can be a bit confusing with all the different fluid reservoirs you see under the bonnet. To help you locate and fill up your screen wash reservoir, … Read more
When it comes to car repair, choosing the right parts can be confusing and in most cases overwhelming with so many options from OEM, OE, aftermarket or refurbished parts out there. To help you understand more, here is our overview of the different car parts categories: Genuine (OE) car parts Genuine parts, often called OE … Read more
All new cars are generally sold with a manufacturer warranty of anywhere from 3-7 years. Once that warranty expires you are usually left without protection, however there is actually an alternative: a used car warranty. Read our guide to learn all about used car warranties and how they can protect you from unforeseen repair costs. … Read more
A timing belt or chain is a part of an internal combustion engine that synchronises the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft so that the engine’s valves open and close at the proper times during each cylinder’s intake and exhaust strokes. Although they both have the same function, some vehicles will have only one … Read more
Tyres that have excessively worn down can be lethal. It is key therefore that tyres have not worn below the legal limit and are in good condition to ensure your car ‘sticks’ to the road. Read our guide on worn tyres to find out more about the risks and dangers of driving with them, and … Read more
Keeping your car windscreen clean from both the inside and outside is key for optimal visibility while driving. This article covers tips and tricks on how to keep the windscreen clean and how to quickly demist it for clear visibility. How to clean the outside of the windscreen? The best way to get started is … Read more
What are smart motorways? Smart motorways were designed to improve safety, reduce congestion, and increase capacity on England’s busiest motorways. They use variable speed limits, hard shoulder running, and automated lane signals to effectively manage traffic. Variable speed limits allow the Highways Agency to adjust the limit depending on the amount of traffic. Hard shoulder … Read more
An Interim Service has fewer checks and part replacements than the Full Service, it is less comprehensive. Generally, it is recommended that a full service should be conducted once a year or every 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. An interim service on the other hand is conducted every 6 months or 6000 miles and is … Read more
A common type of brake wear that can occur over time is pitted brake discs. A mechanic may advise during your annual service that you have pitted brake discs or you may notice some grooves or unusual ‘pits’ on your brake discs. In this article, we’ll take a look at what pitted brake discs are, … Read more