What is limp home mode and how do I get my car out of it?
Limp home mode or limp mode is when a car engine appears to lose power for no apparent reason. Your car will put itself into limp home mode because it…
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What are digital service records and does my car have one?
Every car has a service history. Now they have digital service records. Until relatively recently, every time a car was serviced, it was recorded in a book. Garages put their…
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…
How much will cost to fit a new air con compressor to a Hyundai i10?
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…
I might need to reject a used car. How do I get an independent report into my car?
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…
My car broke down right after its MOT. What’s the difference between an MOT and service?
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…
My tyres are wearing down on one side more than the other. Are the wheel alignments out?
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…
How do I know if my car has problems with ABS brakes?
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.…
How do I go about buying the right car breakdown cover?
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.…
What’s the best way to do a car wheel change?
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.…