Should my car fan be running after I’ve switched the engine off?
Engines generate a lot of heat. Air is forced into the engine compartment through the vents at the front while you drive to stop things getting too hot. The car’s…
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Engines generate a lot of heat. Air is forced into the engine compartment through the vents at the front while you drive to stop things getting too hot. The car’s…
Trailer towing – and that includes caravans, horseboxes and even jet skis ‑ is a legal minefield. The minimum you need is a full driving licence to tow anything. What…
Electric cars might be technically more complex than models with an internal combustion engine but they actually require less servicing. This is because electric motors have far fewer moving parts.…
Low emissions zones (LEZ) were first introduced in and around London. They are now appearing all over the UK. Although they sound quite scary for car drivers, most of us…
The Qashqai has been a resounding hit for Japanese company Nissan. The British-built motor replaced the slow-selling Almera hatchback and was instantly more popular. At the vanguard of the mass…
A manufacturer warranty on a new car is a nice bit of free insurance and it’s important to keep it valid. You don’t have to use the manufacturer’s garage or…
To judge how fast a car will be and how effortless it feels when you accelerate, you need to know the engine or electric motor’s power output. We measure this…
Drivers are becoming concerned about buying diesel cars in case they fall foul of increasingly strict laws around exhaust emissions. Read on to debunk some myths. Will diesel cars be…
A tyre that’s been repaired properly can last as long as one that’s never been punctured. But to be legal – and to ensure they’re safe ‑ tyres have to…
The modern car battery is frequently what’s known as ‘maintenance free’. That means there’s very little you can do to ensure it’s in tip top shape, other than keep it…