Category - Car Maintenance

How Do Anti-lock Brakes Work? (ABS)

By Eve McPherson - April 17th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

An anti-lock brake system uses electronics to stop your car from skidding when you brake harshly, by controlling the braking force that is applied to the wheels. This can help you to stop faster, and give you greater control over your steering i...

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How Long Do Brake Pads and Brake Discs Last?

By Eve McPherson - April 13th, 2023 - 4 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Your car’s brake pads and discs will gradually wear out over time, so it is important that you know when to book a replacement. Read on and learn what you can do to make your brake pads and discs last longer, how to tell if your brake disc...

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Cambelt vs Timing Belt vs Timing Chain: 10 Things You Need to Know

By Eve McPherson - April 12th, 2023 - 10 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Keeping important components of the motor working in sync, your car’s cambelt – also known as a timing belt – regulates your engine’s timing. Every vehicle has a cambelt, though certain vehicles will have a timing chain i...

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EV Servicing Costs a Third Less Than ICE Servicing on Average

By Drew Hickman - February 22nd, 2023 - 0 Comments - News

According to our latest bookings data, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are significantly cheaper to service than petrol, hybrid or diesel models.1 Our data shows that an EV service costs on average £103 – around a third less expensive than d...

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What Does a Full Service Include? (And Why You Need to Book One Right Now)

By Eve McPherson - February 8th, 2023 - 26 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

As part of the regular maintenance of your car, it can be helpful to know exactly which checks are included in a full service. A full service is more extensive than an interim service, with a major service being the most comprehensive check of t...

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What Is a Sequential Gearbox?

By Drew Hickman - November 28th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Mainly used in sports and race cars, a sequential gearbox lets you change gear manually, thereby giving you a faster shift. Read on to learn what a sequential gearbox is, and what the benefits of this type of transmission are. What Is a Seque...

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A Beginner's Guide to Car Jargon

By Eve McPherson - November 25th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Understanding your car can be complicated enough without all the jargon involved. In this article, we’ve simplified the process for you by providing definitions for some of the phrases and services you might hear in relation to your car. W...

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How to... Tell If You Have a Gearbox Problem At Home (Novice)

By Eve McPherson - October 17th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Without a functioning gearbox, you may find yourself breaking down in the middle of a busy road. That’s why it’s so important that you learn to recognise the signs of a failing gearbox, so that you can put a stop to problems early on...

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What is an Alternator?

By Drew Hickman - September 28th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

The article title over a car alternator, in a blue overlay.

Without a functioning alternator, you will likely notice that your car's headlights, radio, and other electronic components struggle to work. Though your battery is responsible for restarting your vehicle once it is turned off, the alternator ha...

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MOT Exemption

By Lucy Thomas - September 22nd, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

For most vehicles, an MOT is a yearly occurrence to ensure our cars are safe and road legal. Certain vehicles are MOT exempt, meaning they do not need to be MOT tested. Read on and find out which vehicles are MOT exempt, the grounds for MOT exe...

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