I need to top up my coolant. How do I choose the right coolant for my car?
Along with oil, coolant is a vital fluid for an engine. It’s worth checking the coolant in your engine regularly and if it needs topping up, getting the right coolant…
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How much will it cost to fix my leaking air con? I want it working for summer
Air conditioning is fantastic when it works. The trouble is it’s prone to packing up, frequently through no fault of the system. Why might air conditioning stop working? Leaks are…
Why does my engine fan run when I turn my car off and lock it?
If there’s one thing internal combustion engines are good at, it’s generating heat. But all that cool air flowing into the engine bay as you drive along stops things getting…
Do I need to run a new car in?
Back in the day, running a car in was one of the most important things you could do when you took delivery of a new car. The technology in cars,…
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…
My car air conditioning is dripping water. Is this a problem?
It’s common to see a small pool of water beneath your car on a hot day. The water comes from the car air conditioning and it’s entirely normal, particularly in…