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Eve McPherson

Eve has over 2 years of industry experience, and excels in creating rich, user-focused content and collaborating with industry experts. Her main goal is to help readers improve their car maintenance habits by delivering engaging, practical advice. A dedicated learner, she actively expands her automotive knowledge to ensure her content remains relevant and informative. By staying up to date with industry trends, she can provide valuable insights that keep readers informed. Eve produces well-researched articles that can solve drivers’ problems quickly, using accessible language that both seasoned pros and new drivers can understand. Eve’s work has been featured in such publications as The Daily Mail, The Irish Sun and Driving Instructors Association. Eve graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Master's degree in English literature in 2021 and brings her strong research and writing skills to every piece of content she creates.

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What is Wheel Balancing? (And Why is It Important?)

By Eve McPherson - August 10th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

Along with wheel alignment, wheel balancing is an essential aspect of car maintenance which you need to invest in. When your wheels are properly balanced, you can enjoy a smoother ride, improve the lifespan of your tyres, and even increase fuel ...

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How Long Can You Delay a Car Service?

By Eve McPherson - August 8th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

The longer you put off booking your car service, the more issues that are likely to arise. If your car service is slightly overdue, then your vehicle should not be too badly impacted by the delay - but you should not put off booking a car servic...

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How Much Does Windscreen Replacement Cost?

By Eve McPherson - August 3rd, 2023 - 5 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

A chipped or cracked windscreen can lead to instant MOT failure, and can be seen as a motoring offence if the windscreen is not repaired or replaced right ...

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What Is a Car Service?

By Eve McPherson - August 2nd, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

A car service is an in-depth health check designed to ensure that your vehicle runs as safely and smoothly as possible. Whilst car servicing may not be mandatory in the same way an MOT is, a service is actually more thorough when it comes to ch...

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How Long Does a Car Service Take?

By Eve McPherson - August 2nd, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

You can ask your chosen garage for an exact timescale, but a car service can take anywhere from 60 minutes to 4 hours – depending on the type you choose to book. During a car service, the garage will inspect the condition of several compon...

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Can You Tax a Car Without a Valid MOT?

By Eve McPherson - July 25th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

Did you know that the majority of vehicles cannot be taxed without a valid MOT certificate? It's actually illegal to tax your car without a valid MOT certificate (unless it meets the exemption criteria) and you can invalidate your insurance if y...

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Will a Broken Car Heater Lead to MOT Failure?

By Eve McPherson - July 21st, 2023 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

A broken car heater may be an inconvenience in the colder months, but will it lead to MOT failure? Read on and find out whether a broken car heater will r...

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Will My Car Fail its MOT Test if the Engine Management Light is On?

By Eve McPherson - July 20th, 2023 - 2 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Your car may fail its MOT test if there are issues with the suspension or brakes, but what about the engine management light? If your engine management li...

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MOT Failure: Everything You Need to Know

By Eve McPherson - July 20th, 2023 - 4 Comments - Uncategorized

With numerous vital components in near-constant use, it’s no wonder that vehicles often fail their MOTs. The complex parts which make up your vehicle...

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7 Car Problems That Won't Lead to MOT Failure

By Eve McPherson - July 18th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

Whilst there are many issues which could result in MOT failure, you may be surprised by some of the car problems which rarely lead to a fail. Read on and learn the 7 things that you probably won’t fail your MOT for. Car Body Dents Your c...

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