Maintenance
Practical guides for keeping a car on the road and out of the garage: what warning lights mean, why a car fails its MOT, how long tyres, batteries and cam belts last, and what repairs should cost. Each guide gives the answer first, with UK prices, and points to the official source when the law or the MOT test is involved.
What the New Private Parking Code Changes, and What Drivers Already Had in 2024
The £100 cap, the 40 per cent early payment discount, ...
Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Owners Can Claim $10 a Day for Battery Delays
Owners and lessees of 2016 to 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In ...
What a Clogged Air Filter Actually Costs You (and the £10 Fix)
A replacement engine air filter costs about £10 ($13.40), yet ...
How to Drive on Ice and Snow (Keep Up to Ten Times the Gap)
Pull away gently in the highest gear that works, then ...
Rapid Charging Slows Right Down in the Cold, and the Car Does It on Purpose
The car's battery management system sets how much power a ...
Florida Issues 4 Stop-Sale Orders Over Water in Gas After Flooding
Florida's agriculture and consumer services department has issued four stop-sale ...
Warming an Electric Car on the Cable Costs Pence, Off It Costs Miles
A warm-up that runs with the cable in draws on ...
What You Can Tow on a Car Licence (and the Limit Your Car Sets)
A car licence passed from 1 January 1997 covers a ...
What Happens to Car Tax When Buying a Used Car (and the £80 Fine)
Vehicle tax does not transfer to the buyer of a ...
How to Replace Your Lost V5C Log Book for £25 (and Not Pay Twice)
A lost, stolen or damaged V5C costs £25 (about $34) ...