What can I do to preserve EV battery life?
Rather than meaning extending the range of an electric vehicle (EV), our reader is talking about preserving the lifetime of the battery. And although we don’t think you should have…
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 summer car checks should I do before going on holiday?
For many of us, the summer holiday gives our car the biggest work out of the year. In addition to covering multiple miles, our cars often have to contend with…
I was looking under the bonnet of my car and noticed the coolant was below the minimum level. How do I top up coolant?
Topping up a car’s coolant is an important job. But it’s also a relatively simple one that anyone with even the scantest knowledge of how a car works can undertake.…
What’s the best scratch repair for my car’s paintwork?
A paintwork scratch can be an eye sore, a constant reminder of something you’d rather not be reminded of and cost you money when it comes to reselling your car.…
I’m strapped for cash. How do I save money on servicing?
We’ve been asked by more than one reader how to save money on servicing. It’s not easy because running a car is being just as affected by price inflation as…
A garage did paintwork repairs on my car but within two months all areas were rusty again. What should I do?
We get a lot of questions from drivers who’ve bought cars only for them to go wrong. But what are your rights if you have body or paintwork repairs done…
My car is asking for an AdBlue refill. How do I know how much to put into it?
Our reader has a 2018 Mercedes-Benz which has the AdBlue warning light on. They want to know how much AdBlue to put into the car. Finding out how much AdBlue…
I got a flat battery while cleaning my car. Should this have happened?
Our friends at breakdown companies tell us that the most frequent cause of breakdown is a flat battery. And the AA says it frequently gets called out by people like…
Which is best: jet wash or old-style mechanical car wash?
Our reader wants to know the best and easiest way to clean their car. We would always recommend washing a car by hand. Whether that’s a hand car wash while…
My dealer suggested doing an engine flush on my four-year old Peugeot 2008. Should I go ahead?
The dealer servicing our reader’s four-year old Peugeot 2008 suggested they have an engine flush. Our reader wanted to know if we recommend this as a sensible idea. What is…