In the recent very hot weather, my ventilation didn’t cool the car much. How do I check air con?
Air con is one of those features in our cars that we take for granted – until it packs up. Broken air con isn’t just inconvenient and sweaty, it can…
Category: Maintenance
Top tips to make looking after your car easy. Find out how to choose the best oil, check your motor before a long trip and change its windscreen wipers
What’s the best way to clean bird poo off my car after lockdown?
A lot of cars were parked in less than ideal conditions during lockdown. If you’ve left your car beneath some trees, chances are the birds will have gone to work…
My car needs replacement tyres. Can I do this during COVID-19 lockdown?
The government has postponed the MOT test due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite this, it’s still our duty to ensure our cars remain roadworthy. And if your car needs…
If I can’t take it for an MOT, how do I keep a car safe and roadworthy?
From 30 March 2020, MOT testing has been suspended for six months due to COVID-19. It is now up to the individual driver to keep a car safe and roadworthy…
Maintenance: Is coronavirus in cars a risk?
The COVID-19 coronavirus is transmitted via droplets in the air from people coughing. So if someone with the virus coughs into their hand then touches a door handle and you…
Is there anything I can do after driving through flood water?
Flood water and cars aren’t the best of friends. In fact, it’s possible to write a car off by driving it through flood water that’s too deep. But even if…
How do I know if my car’s timing belt needs changing?
The timing belt, sometimes called cambelt, is a vital part of a modern car and crucial to how the engine operates. That’s why it’s important to know when it should…
Is rotating tyres necessary on a modern car?
Tyres wear at different rates, whatever the car. Rotating tyres is when you switch them round on a relatively regular basis to get the most wear out of all of…
I want to change when my car is serviced. Can I turn off the service light?
As cars become increasingly intelligent, the more information they give us about themselves. And that includes a service light to tell you when they need their regular maintenance. When does…
Do additives in fuel work or will they harm my engine?
We’ve all seen claims for magic potions that you put in your fuel tank for a cleaner combustion process, better fuel economy and improved performance. Whether these additives in fuel…