Car Maintenance Tips

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Can a Mechanic Tell If Your Cam Belt Has Been Changed? Not as Easily as You Would Think

A mechanic can look for signs that a cam belt ...
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Why Won’t My Car Start? What Each Sound Tells You Before You Call Anyone

Turn the key, or press the start button, and pay ...
Tyre Tread Test

How to Check Your Tyre Tread With a 20p Coin Before It Costs You £2,500 in Fines

You can check your tyre tread depth in seconds using ...
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How to Clean the Sensor That Makes Your Car Hesitate and Drink Fuel

To clean a mass air flow sensor, remove it from ...
Car AC

Why Your Car Air Conditioning Smells Musty and How to Clear It Without a Garage Visit

A musty smell from car air conditioning is caused by ...
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How to Get Tree Sap Off Your Car Without Taking the Paint With It

Fresh tree sap comes off with warm soapy water and ...
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Can You Drive Away After a Failed MOT? The Rule That Decides It

You can drive away from a failed MOT only where ...
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How Long Does an Auxiliary Belt Last? Almost Nobody Will Tell You

Most auxiliary belts are replaced somewhere between 60,000 and 100,000 ...
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Does Stop-Start Actually Save You Money or Just Wear Out the Starter?

Turning off your engine at lights for stops longer than ...
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What Ignoring a Check Engine Light Actually Costs by the Time You Finally Get It Looked At

Ignoring a check engine light might feel harmless if the ...