Someone said their car had gone into limp home mode. What is this?
The modern car is a computer-powered marvel and limp home is a good example of that. Read on to see what it is. What is limp home mode? Every car…
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My tyre’s are wearing down on one side more than the other. Are the wheel alignments out?
A small family car weighs around 1.5 tonnes. If its wheel alignments are slightly off centre, the tyres will wear unevenly. That means they won’t last as long as they…
How do I know if my car has problems with ABS brakes?
ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. It’s been fitted to all new cars since 2004. The aim of it is to help drivers to maintain control when they’re braking heavily.…
How do I go about buying the right car breakdown cover?
One of the big downsides of car ownership is that they break down. If they do and you don’t have breakdown cover, you could be in for an expensive time.…
What’s the best way to do a car wheel change?
Tyre companies reckon that each of us can expect to have a puncture once every five years. For many of us that will mean using a sealant and inflation kit.…
My car brakes squeak when I slow down. What does it mean?
After its steering, the brakes are probably the most important of your car’s controls. Sometimes car brakes squeak, squeal or screech depending on your viewpoint and the problem. This can…
How do I change my car’s windscreen wipers?
Having fully functioning windscreen wipers is, quite rightly, considered vital for road safety. The good news is, it’s simple to tell if your wipers – or rather the blades ‑…
My car air conditioning doesn’t seem cold enough. What should I do?
As the weather warms up, problems with car air conditioning tend to become apparent. When you switch the air con on and turn it right down, there should be an…
Is there anything I can do to help my car pass the UK MOT test?
Every year around four in 10 cars fail the UK MOT test yet the government claims that around half of all failures could be easily prevented. Although garages frequently don’t…
The car I’m interested in buying has no service history. Is this a problem?
Every modern car has a recommended service schedule. Most motors come with a book for owners to record servicing and maintenance. This is called the service history and sometimes they…