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…
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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…
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…
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…
In years gone by, a car tools kit would include everything from a hammer for panel beating to screwdriver and pliers. These days things are a bit different. For a…
Car batteries lead a hard life. And you’re right to be worried. Winter is when batteries are at their most vulnerable. Battery trouble is the number one reason breakdown companies…
You may not think of your car as being like a living room on wheels but it contains an awful lot of fabric. And that means a lot of material…
There are few things more irritating than damaging your car’s paintwork. But scratch repair on cars need not be too expensive. And there is one familiar household product that might…
You’ve got a chip in your screen. But is a windscreen chip repair legal? And will one do away with the need for you to get a replacement windscreen? Read…
The humble car headlight bulb is one of the areas of your motor that probably should be easier to change than it actually is. Sadly, headlamps differ from car to…
You want to remember your driving holidays this summer for all the right reasons. And those reasons won’t include being stranded on the hard shoulder while everyone else speeds by…