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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
Car tuning
Mechanical

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…

By James Foxall5th February 20196th July 2020
Young driver insurance
Motoring admin

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…

By James Foxall31st January 20196th July 2020
Car safety features
Buying + selling

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…

By James Foxall29th January 20196th July 2020
Petrol in a diesel car
Mechanical

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…

By James Foxall24th January 20196th July 2020
Driving in snow
Mechanical

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…

By James Foxall22nd January 20196th July 2020
Checks when buying used cars
Buying + selling

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…

By James Foxall17th January 20196th July 2020
DPF light is on
Mechanical

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…

By James Foxall15th January 20198th November 2022
Mobile phone mount
Driving

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.…

By James Foxall11th January 20196th July 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

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