My car has TPMS. What is a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System?
Every car on the road that’s 64-reg (2014) or younger will have TPMS or a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Although this is intelligent technology, it might not be as intelligent…
What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD?
4WD is just one of the many options available on cars these days concerning which wheels are driven. It’s also vital to know which wheels are driving your car, particularly…
All you need to know about driving in snow
The first thing to remember about driving in snow is that cars can do things on super-slippery surfaces that we aren’t used to in the UK. First and probably most…
Guide to winter tyres: should I buy winter tyres for my car?
Winter tyres are specially designed to work better than regular ‘summer’ tyres at lower temperatures. Anyone who has tried them will testify to the sure-footed feel they give cars on…
How do I drive an automatic car in snow?
If you want to drive an automatic car in snow there are a few things it’s important to remember. But broadly speaking, the principles are the same as driving any…
Why do so many new cars need XL tyres?
You might have seen the letters XL on the side of your car’s tyres. These are special tyres that are designed for heavy cars or in the case of vans,…
Understanding tyre speed ratings
Tyres are a great deal more than the black round things most of us consider them to be. They are rated according to the load they can carry and they…
Understanding tyre load ratings
Every tyre has what’s known as a load rating or load index. It’s vital to fit tyres with the correct load index for your vehicle to guarantee maximum tyre life…
Why is my car’s AC dripping water?
It’s common to see a small pool of water beneath your car on a hot day. The fluid comes from the car’s air conditioning and it’s entirely normal to see…
How much will it cost to repair an AC leak in my car?
An ac leak in a car is quite a common thing. Here we look at the cost to repair an ac leak in a car. A small amount of water…