Car Maintenance...
Below are our articles on the subject of Car Maintenance. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Can Diagnostic Software Keep a Car Safe?
When the fault sign lights up on a car’s instrument panel, it’s only natural for the driver to start worrying. Checking the vehicle’s handbook...
Changing a Wheel
Modern tyres are durable and quite reliable but there are still several things that can go wrong with them - blow outs and tread separating being the most common faults....
Checking and Topping Up Your Oil
Running low on motor oil can cause a lot more damage to your car than you might think. Having a low level of oil in your car will mean that the engine is being worn far...
Checking the Tread on Your Tyres
The law in Great Britain is very specific when it comes to tyres. It's such an important part of car maintenance to ensure that all tyres are in good condition that to...
Checking Tyre Pressure
Most people know that it's important to regularly check their tyres for damage and punctures but how many know that they should be checking the tyre pressure too?...
Checking Your Brake Fluid & Topping Up
Most major vehicle manufacturers recommend that drivers should change their brake fluid at least every two years. This is because brake fluid is a hygroscopic fluid -...
Draining and Refilling Coolant
Having the right level of coolant in your car engine is a lot more important than you might think. Coolant stops your car from getting too hot and overheating. That's...
Fixing Vehicle Scuffs, Chips and Dents
Scuffs, chips and dents are a fact of life with any car. They’re inevitable. And they’re usually not the owner’s fault. Scuffs and dents often...
Power Steering Fluid - Topping Up
If your car has power steering you will need to make sure that the system is operating effectively on a regular basis. If you're not sure whether or not you have...
Transmission Fluid
A vehicle with automatic transmission is one that changes gears automatically as the vehicle moves meaning that the driver doesn't have to do it. You’d be able to...
