To save money I want to provide the garage with oil for a change. How much oil does a car need?
If you do decide to give your garage the oil to perform the change with, there are some things to look out for. On the face of it, it seems…
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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,…
Is there anything I can do after driving through flood water?
Flood water and cars aren’t the best of friends. In fact, it’s possible to write a car off by driving it through flood water that’s too deep. But even if…
Someone said their car had gone into limp home mode. What is this?
The modern car is a computer-powered marvel and limp home is a good example of that. Read on to see what it is. What is limp home mode? Every car…
What car preparations should I make for driving holidays this summer?
You want to remember your driving holidays this summer for all the right reasons. And those reasons won’t include being stranded on the hard shoulder while everyone else speeds by…
How should I check the level of motor oil in my car?
Checking how much motor oil your engine has is one of the easiest and most important jobs you’ll do as a car owner. An engine relies on its oil to…
How do I know if I’m looking at flood damaged cars?
The risk of buying flood damaged cars in the UK is minimal ‑ so far in 2019. But in other parts of the world it’s a very real danger. And…
What sort of car check should I do before a long journey?
Taking the time to do a car check before setting off could save you from an untimely interruption to your journey. Breaking down will leave you and your passengers frazzled…
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…
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…