Category - Car Care Made Simple

By Lucy Nother - December 19th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Summary A car diagnostics test costs anywhere from £30 to £100 in the UK, depending on the garage you take it to, and the make and model of your car. A diagnostics test can save you money in the long run, as it allows you to pick up ...

By Lucy Nother - December 12th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Summary Your head gasket is incredibly important in the function of your engine. If it breaks your coolant and oil will leak and mix, which can cause disastrous consequences. If you notice any white smoke, overheating, loss of engine power, clou...

By Drew Hickman - December 5th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Summary Your suspension is an important part of your car, and without it, you wouldn’t be able to travel over uneven road surfaces safely. When parts wear out, they can cause a creaking sound to come from your suspension – this could...

By Drew Hickman - December 2nd, 2022 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

As the clutch in a modern car lies between the engine and gearbox, it can be difficult to discern whether certain issues relate to the clutch or the gearbox. In this article, we address 8 of the most common problems that can befall these vital ...

By Drew Hickman - November 9th, 2022 - 10 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

A track rod end is a very small part of your car, but it is hugely important to your safety and comfort. In fact, without track rod ends, you would struggle to steer your vehicle at all! That's why you need to look after them just as much as the...

By Drew Hickman - November 9th, 2022 - 38 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Between 2020 and 2021, 2 million class 3 and 4 vehicles passed their MOT after initially failing it. This was thanks to an MOT retest. While an MOT failure can be stressful, it's not the end of the world. It's a very easy process, especially if ...

By Drew Hickman - November 7th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Changes in temperature and weather can spell trouble for your vehicle if you don’t think ahead. As we enter the colder months of the year, it is especially important that we all look after our cars and prepare them for winter. Is your car...

By Tim Miller - November 3rd, 2022 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

The rear main seal is essential for keeping oil in your engine and preventing it from leaking out of the crankshaft and into the transmission. This location typically requires removing the transmission to access it, which can lead to a costly re...