The full service history has long been an important part of buying a used car. But changes have taken place over recent years. Rather than a garage putting a stamp…
The air conditioning compressor is a vital part of the cabin cooling system on a car. Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to how much replacing an air con compressor will…
Air conditioning is fantastic when it works. The trouble is it’s prone to packing up, frequently through no fault of the system. Why might air conditioning stop working? Leaks are…
Having an independent report done is vital if you’re having a dispute with a dealer or manufacturer over a car’s condition. If you need to move things to an arbitration…
A lot of people think if they take their car for an MOT it doesn’t have to be serviced. That is most definitely not the case. Read on to find…
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…
A small family car weighs around 1.5 tonnes. If its wheel alignments are slightly off centre, the tyres will wear unevenly. That means they won’t last as long as they…
ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. It’s been fitted to all new cars since 2004. The aim of it is to help drivers to maintain control when they’re braking heavily.…
One of the big downsides of car ownership is that they break down. If they do and you don’t have breakdown cover, you could be in for an expensive time.…
Tyre companies reckon that each of us can expect to have a puncture once every five years. For many of us that will mean using a sealant and inflation kit.…