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,…
Car tuning: does chipping work?
Do you want your engine to have more performance, or perhaps get more economy? If so car tuning by a process called chipping could be the way to go. Tuners…
Young driver insurance. What’s the best?
If there was a simple answer to the young driver insurance question, it would make everyone’s life a lot easier. Sadly that isn’t the case. However, there are some things…
I’m confused by the car safety features my dealer is talking about
You’re right to be puzzled. The world of car safety features appears to be one comprised of acronyms such as ABS, EBA and AEB to name but a few. But…
If I put petrol in a diesel car, do I need to have a new engine?
In the UK it’s estimated about 15 people every hour pump the wrong fuel into their car. If they’re lucky, their journey will be delayed by a few hours and…
How do I drive an automatic car in snow?
Driving in snow can be tricky for even the most experienced driver. For starters, unlike the Nordic countries, we’re not used to it. Plus hardly any of our cars have…
What are the main checks when buying used cars?
Buying used cars can be a bit like stepping into a minefield. But with some guidance you can get through it and come out the other side with a motor…
My DPF light is on, what does it mean?
Every modern diesel car sold in the EU since 2009 has a DPF or Diesel Particulate Filter. This is a component located in the car’s exhaust system that’s designed to…
Is a windscreen mobile phone mount legal?
With more drivers than ever using their mobile phone as a sat nav and harsher penalties for drivers using hand-held devices, it makes sense to get a mobile phone mount.…
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…