Maintenance

Pouring oil into the engine

What Engine Oil Numbers Actually Mean (and How to Find Yours)

The numbers on an oil bottle, such as 5W-30, show ...
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How to Spot a Power Steering Fault Before It Costs You £444

A power steering warning light usually means low fluid, a ...
Top 15 Used Car Bargains Under £15k Revealed

How to Reject a Faulty Used Car Under the 30 Day Rule

If you bought a used car from a dealer and ...
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What You Need to Drive Abroad From the UK (and What It Costs)

Take your valid GB or Northern Ireland licence, and for ...
Car stuck in heatwave traffic jam

What to Do in a Motorway Breakdown (and When to Stay Inside)

Leave at the next exit or service area if you ...
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How to Jump Start a Car Safely (and What a New Battery Costs)

Connect the leads in this order: red to the flat ...
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What Counts as Fair Wear and Tear When You Hand Back a PCP Car

Fair wear and tear is judged against the BVRLA guide: ...
Tyres in a tyre shop

How Often Should You Rotate Your Tyres (and What Skipping It Costs You)

Rotate your tyres every 6,000 miles or every six months, ...
Preventive Measures To Avoid Rust On Your Car

How to Tell If Rust Will Fail Your MOT (and What a Repair Costs)

Rust fails an MOT only in the right place: load-bearing ...