How much will it cost to fix leaking air con on my car?
Leaking air con is quite a common thing. A small amount of water always drips from car air con. Rather than this, we’re talking about the sort of leaking air…
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Which engine coolant do I choose for my car?
It’s important to know which engine coolant to choose for your car. Coolant is vital to keep your car running properly so it’s worth checking and if necessary topping it…
How do I stop an engine overheating?
Back in the day it was common to see cars stopped roadside, bonnet up, steam pouring from an overly hot engine. Overheating is less common now but it does still…
Why are EVs cheaper to maintain than petrol cars? And by how much over their life?
It’s true that electric vehicles (EVs) tend to be cheaper to maintain than the equivalent petrol or diesel models. And over a lifetime they can work out much cheaper. We…
What summer car checks should I do before going on holiday?
For many of us, the summer holiday gives our car the biggest work out of the year. In addition to covering multiple miles, our cars often have to contend with…
Someone said you should change all the fluids before storing a car for winter. Is this true?
There are various important things to do before storing a car for winter. And many of them are far more important than changing all the fluids for the sake of…
Should my car fan run after I’ve stopped driving?
Engines generate a lot of heat. Air forces its way into the engine bay through the vents at the front while you drive to stop things getting too hot. The…
Do I need to run a new car in?
Back in the day, running a car in was one of the most important things you could do when you took delivery of a new car. The technology in cars,…
My car air conditioning is dripping water. Is this a problem?
It’s common to see a small pool of water beneath your car on a hot day. The water comes from the car air conditioning and it’s entirely normal, particularly in…