How much oil does my car need? How do I check and top up my engine oil?
The easiest way to find out how much oil a car needs for an oil change is to look in the user manual. Most regular family cars in the UK…
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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…
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…
I’m strapped for cash. How do I save money on servicing?
We’ve been asked by more than one reader how to save money on servicing. It’s not easy because running a car is being just as affected by price inflation as…
What do I need to ask the seller before buying a car with no service history?
Buying a car can be one of the more stressful things we do. As well as ensuring it’s mechanically sound, you need to make sure the paperwork is fully in…
Are electric cars cheaper to service than petrol or diesel models?
Electric cars might be technically more complex than models with an internal combustion engine but they actually require less servicing. This is because electric motors have far fewer moving parts.…