What is a level 2 self driving car?
Self driving cars are on their way and there’s nothing we can do about it except embrace them. But when we say a car is self driving or autonomous, what…
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Why is there such a huge price difference between the Continentals my car came on and budget tyres?
Budget tyres are a bit like supermarket branded staples. There are people who’ll say there’s no difference between them. Others will swear produce from household names that have built empires…
Is no service history on the car I want to buy 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…
What questions should I ask when it’s time for my car service?
Just like filling up with fuel or paying tax or insurance, it’s a fact of life that cars need maintaining. Regular servicing doesn’t just catch little niggles before they turn…
If my car fails its MOT before the due date, can I still drive it?
The annual MOT test is a must-do for every driver. You don’t have to get your car serviced. But when your car reaches its third birthday you do need to…
In-car screens. Computer says no?
Car computer screens are the future. But there’s a parable from the past that could relate to them. There was a time when you could go to a scrap yard…
How do I jump start a car with a flat battery?
How to jump start a car is one of those things that we’ve all heard of. Some of us may even have attempted it. And yet more of us will…
Should I keep my car’s air conditioning on over winter?
Most cars now have air conditioning. But many drivers think it’s only worth switching the air-con on when the weather’s hot and they can feel the benefit. However, the way…
I want to clean my car inside before selling it but where do I start?
Clean a car before selling it and you’ll increase its value. It’s as simple as that. But cleaning the interior is easier said than done. The many different materials, surfaces…