How do I top up my car’s brake fluid?
Other than pushing on the middle pedal, we don’t have much to do with our car’s brakes. But you should keep an eye on the reservoir of brake fluid and…
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
Do I ever need to check my car’s coolant?
A couple of decades ago, it wasn’t unusual to see cars parked by the side of the road with steam pouring from beneath the bonnet. By and large that doesn’t…
How do I store a car and ensure it stays in good condition if I’ve stopped commuting?
For millions of people, commuting to work has stopped again because of the fresh coronavirus restrictions. And that means owners have to work out how to store a car. For…
My car broke down right after its MOT. What’s the difference between an MOT and service?
A lot of people think if they take their car for an MOT it doesn’t have to be serviced. That is most definitely not the case. Read on to find…
Should I buy a pressure washer to clean my car with?
A pressure washer or jet washer is the ultimate addition to any car owner’s cleaning kit. Not only will it make swift work of dirt, it could also add value…
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…
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…