Motoring Knowledge Bank
Having an independent report done is vital if you’re having a dispute with a dealer or manufacturer over a car’s condition. If you need to move things to an arbitration…
Changing the oil is a vital part of any engine’s service. The more oil is used, the more it degrades and the less effective it becomes at lubricating the various…
This is a tricky one. Our reader bought a VW Passat. He was concerned the service book hadn’t been stamped but the salesman told him VW service records are online…
Low traffic neighbourhoods are increasingly becoming a fact of life for city dwellers. Unfortunately, if you’ve been caught and fined for driving in one when you shouldn’t, that’s perfectly legal.…
Our reader bought a used Mercedes from a dealership. They put down a £3000 deposit with finance for the remaining £18,000. But after spending a weekend with the car, they…
Car platforms are a term the motor industry uses a lot. It’s a simple concept designed to save money and improve quality. What are car platforms? A platform is the…
Alloy wheels can suffer corrosion for a wide variety of reasons. How it’s treated depends on the cause of it. In some cases, repair might be a simple do-it-yourself job.…
From being distinctly below par, the Kia Sportage has transformed itself into a very capable allrounder and one of the UK’s top 10 best-selling cars. A five-door five-seat crossover or…
The government has revealed that it’s cutting the electric car grant. The Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) was worth £3,000 off any plug-in full electric vehicle. However, changes to the grant…
The trend among car makers is to replace full size spare wheels with either skinny space saver spare wheels or inflation kits. We get a lot of messages from people…