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Top tips to make looking after your car easy. Find out how to choose the best oil, check your motor before a long trip and change its windscreen wipers

car servicing
Maintenance

Is it right that car servicing is only for older cars? My car’s so new is it really worthwhile?

Some experts claim that a new car’s first service is its most important. This is because it sets the tone for the rest of the car’s life. It gives the…

By James Foxall12th March 20196th July 2020
car washing
Buying + selling, Maintenance

Is there any point car washing this winter?

You might have given up hope when it comes to keeping your car’s exterior appearance even vaguely respectable this winter. Don’t. Since the end of last summer, your car will…

By James Foxall7th March 20196th July 2020
screenwash
Maintenance

Is it OK to put washing up liquid in my car’s screenwash bottle?

The quick answer is no it isn’t. Flip the question round the other way: would you wash up with windscreen cleaner? Thought not. Washing-up liquid is designed to dissolve grease…

By James Foxall26th February 201910th January 2023
adblue
Maintenance

What is AdBlue and how do I fill my car with it?

AdBlue is designed to reduce harmful exhaust emissions from diesel engines. If your car runs out of it, the engine won’t start. Here’s all you need to know about AdBlue,…

By James Foxall7th February 201910th November 2020
Spruce up
Maintenance

What’s the best way to spruce up my car?

We’ve all heard of improving rather than moving homes. And with cars you can do the automotive equivalent. It’s generally much less hassle to spruce up the motor you own…

By James Foxall8th January 20196th July 2020
Car checks
Maintenance

I haven’t driven much over Xmas. What car checks should I do before going back to work?

There’s only one thing cars hate more than not being used. And that’s not being used in cold damp weather. Going back to work is bad enough after the Christmas…

By James Foxall2nd January 20196th July 2020
Engine oil
Maintenance

How do I know the best engine oil for my car?

There are so many different makes, types and grades of engine oil that buying a new one can be a daunting process for car owners. Here we demystify choosing an…

By James Foxall28th November 20186th July 2020
Service
Maintenance

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…

By James Foxall22nd November 20186th July 2020
Air conditioning
Maintenance

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…

By James Foxall22nd November 20186th July 2020

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