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mot reminder
Motoring admin

I noticed the other day that my MOT is overdue. Can I get an MOT reminder and what’s the best?

We sympathise. As the MOT is due annually, it can be easy to forget when it comes round again. And periodically they talk about making it every other year so…

By James Foxall22nd March 202329th March 2023
cabin filter
Maintenance

My car smells strange inside. Can I change the cabin filter on my car myself?

Your car has vents in the cabin that pull air in from the outside. But before it comes out of the vents, that air goes through a filter. This is…

By James Foxall2nd September 202116th September 2021
grinding brakes
Mechanical

I bought a car 11 months ago and have done 7,000 miles. It now has grinding brakes will my warranty cover it?

This strikes us as a double problem. The first is what is causing the grinding brakes noise. The second is whether the terms of the warranty might cover it. And…

By James Foxall26th August 20217th September 2021
oil filter
Maintenance

Is changing the oil filter necessary and how easy is it on my VW Polo?

Changing the oil is a vital part of any engine’s service. The more oil is used, the more it degrades and the less effective it becomes at lubricating the various…

By James Foxall11th May 202125th May 2021
oil change
Maintenance

Can I do an oil change on my car myself to save some money?

Performing an oil change on a car is, on paper, one of the simpler maintenance jobs. As oil is continually circulated through an engine to lubricate moving parts it needs…

By James Foxall1st April 202111th May 2021
manufacturer warranty
Motoring admin

Do I have to take my Astra to a Vauxhall dealer to preserve the manufacturer warranty?

A manufacturer warranty on a new car is a nice bit of free insurance and it’s important to keep it valid. You don’t have to use the manufacturer’s garage or…

By James Foxall23rd February 20214th March 2021
mot and service
Maintenance

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…

By James Foxall3rd September 202016th September 2020
keep a car safe
Maintenance

If I can’t take it for an MOT, how do I keep a car safe and roadworthy?

From 30 March 2020, MOT testing has been suspended for six months due to COVID-19. It is now up to the individual driver to keep a car safe and roadworthy…

By James Foxall31st March 20206th July 2020
uk lockdown
Driving, Motoring admin

Can I still take my car for its MOT in spite of the UK lockdown?

At the moment, the UK government hasn’t stopped garages operating during the UK lockdown. They are considered an essential service because the cars of key workers still have to be…

By James Foxall25th March 20206th July 2020
timing belt
Maintenance

How do I know if my car’s timing belt needs changing?

The timing belt, sometimes called cambelt, is a vital part of a modern car and crucial to how the engine operates. That’s why it’s important to know when it should…

By James Foxall13th February 202022nd October 2021

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