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air con compressor
Mechanical

How much will cost to fit a new air con compressor to a Hyundai i10?

The air conditioning compressor is a vital part of the cabin cooling system on a car. Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to how much replacing an air con compressor will…

By James Foxall20th July 202130th July 2021
Mechanical

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…

By James Foxall20th May 20213rd June 2021
independent report
Motoring admin

I might need to reject a used car. How do I get an independent report into my car?

Having an independent report done is vital if you’re having a dispute with a dealer or manufacturer over a car’s condition. If you need to move things to an arbitration…

By James Foxall13th May 202125th May 2021
mot and service
Maintenance

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…

By James Foxall3rd September 202016th September 2020
limp home mode
Mechanical

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…

By James Foxall20th February 202018th July 2020
wheel alignments
Tyres

My tyres 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…

By James Foxall17th December 201926th November 2021
problems with ABS
Mechanical

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.…

By James Foxall3rd September 20196th July 2020
breakdown cover
Motoring admin

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.…

By James Foxall1st August 20196th July 2020
car wheel change
Tyres

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.…

By James Foxall23rd July 20196th July 2020
car brakes squeak
Mechanical

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…

By James Foxall16th July 20196th July 2020

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