Category - Car Maintenance

What are the MOT Rules For Tyres?

By Eve McPherson - July 6th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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Did you know that issues relating to tyres are a common reason for MOT failure? By performing a few quick visual checks ahead of time and acting accordingly, you can ensure that your tyres will pass an MOT test. Read on and find out some of the ...

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When Does a New Car Need an MOT?

By Eve McPherson - July 5th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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If you have purchased a brand new car, then you may not know when you need to book it in for its first MOT. MOT rules are slightly different for new cars than for other cars. Whilst the majority of cars require an annual MOT every year, all new...

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What Is a Class 7 MOT?

By Eve McPherson - July 4th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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Whilst Class 4 MOT tests are the most common on all passenger cars, Class 7 MOTs are a valuable form of MOT testing for larger commercial goods vehicles. Read on and learn more about what a class 7 MOT is and whether your vehicle needs one. W...

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What MOT Class is My Vehicle?

By Eve McPherson - July 4th, 2023 - 2 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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All vehicles will fall into a certain MOT class, depending on the weight, engine size and type of vehicle. The majority of standard 3 or 5 door passenger vehicles on the road are Class 4, and there are six main MOT classes which a vehicle can be...

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The Most Common Reasons For MOT Failure

By Eve McPherson - July 3rd, 2023 - 2 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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A failed MOT test can bring with it expensive repairs, so it certainly pays to know the most common reasons for MOT failure. Your car can fail its MOT for a number of reasons, which regular car maintenance can help you to avoid. Read on and fami...

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Can I Drive My Car on the Road Without an MOT?

By Eve McPherson - June 30th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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If your vehicle has failed its MOT or your current MOT has expired, then you may not know whether you can continue to drive or park your car. In this article, we cover some of the most common questions people ask regarding driving and parking wi...

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How to Check and Replace Your Windscreen Wipers

By Eve McPherson - June 29th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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When you think of the important safety components in your vehicle, you probably think of the brakes, tyres and engine - but what about your windscreen wipers? Your car’s windscreen wipers help you to drive safely in wet weather conditions,...

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Can You Drive a Car With SORN to an MOT Test?

By Eve McPherson - June 26th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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Driving a vehicle with SORN on a public road can land you a heavy fine or even result in court prosecution, but can you drive a car with SORN to an MOT test? Read on and find out when you can drive a car with SORN, whether you can drive a vehicl...

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What Is an MOT?

By Eve McPherson - June 26th, 2023 - 2 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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MOT testing is one of the most effective and essential ways of looking after your vehicle, but how much do you actually know about MOTs? As a required aspect of vehicle maintenance, it's really important that you know what to expect from the MOT...

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Why Is My Brake Pedal Soft?

By Eve McPherson - May 9th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

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If there is no resistance when you press down on your car’s brake pedal, then this could be a sign that there is a problem with your brakes. It is not safe to drive with a soft brake pedal, so you will need to have the issue resolved as so...

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