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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
faraday bag
Driving

Do Faraday Bags or signal blockers for keyless cars work?

Relay theft is the latest method crooks use to get their hands on our cars. However, a simple way of protecting against it is to buy a Faraday Bag, otherwise…

By James Foxall1st September 20202nd December 2022
volkswagen golf
Car reviews

I have £9,000 to spend. Can I get a nearly new Volkswagen Golf for that?

If you watch TV, you’ll probably feel bombarded and maybe slightly confused by ads for the new ‘all digital’ Golf ‑ whatever ‘all-digital’ means. For anyone who can’t afford this…

By James Foxall27th August 20209th September 2020
driving lessons
Driving

Should I give my son driving lessons?

For most kids, learning to drive is an important part of growing up. For their parents it represents a significant expense. However, although it’s pricey, buying your child driving lessons…

By James Foxall25th August 20209th September 2020
charging electric cars
Motoring admin

Someone said charging electric cars on the street is free. Is that true?

The whole area of charging electric cars is a confusing one. Some are free; some most definitely aren’t. Read on to find out more. Some public chargers are free If…

By James Foxall20th August 20209th September 2020
catalytic converter theft
Mechanical

There has been some catalytic converter theft around us. Why?

The catalytic converter is an integral part of the modern car’s exhaust system. It reduces the harmful gases coming out of the exhaust pipe. However, the way the scrap metal…

By James Foxall18th August 202026th November 2020
seat ateca
Car reviews

What is the SEAT Ateca like as a used car?

When the SEAT Ateca was launched in 2016, it wasn’t just the Spanish company’s first SUV, it was also very late to the cross over party. But that didn’t diminish…

By James Foxall13th August 202026th August 2020
points for speeding
Motoring admin

I recently got three points for speeding. How long will they be on my licence?

Points for speeding are the same thing as having your licence endorsed. It’s a simple way for the authorities to punish drivers for breaches of motoring law. Read on to…

By James Foxall11th August 202026th November 2020
air conditioning
Mechanical

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…

By James Foxall6th August 202022nd October 2021
tyre pressures
Tyres

Is it true we should adjust our tyre pressures before going on holiday?

Having the correct air pressure in your tyres is crucial primarily for road safety. Read on to find out why tyre pressures are so important and how you should adjust…

By James Foxall4th August 202017th November 2022

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