Category - Ultimate Guide To Car Maintenance

A Guide to Common Car Exhaust Problems

By Eve McPherson - March 25th, 2025 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

The article title over a close-up of a car exhaust, in a blue overlay.

To keep your exhaust in good condition, you need to be able to spot when something is wrong.

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How Do I Know If I Have a Power Steering Fluid Leak?

By Eve McPherson - March 20th, 2025 - 2 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

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A power steering fluid leak can make it harder to control your car and lead to expensive repairs later down the line. Booking a repair early makes a difference.

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What Is Car Suspension? (And How to Tell If Your Suspension Is Bad)

By Eve McPherson - March 19th, 2025 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Your car's suspension system has a vital role to play in keeping you safe on the road. When your suspension is bad, this can pose dangers as you drive.

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How Do You Check a Car’s Service History? (And How to Find a Lost Service History)

By Eve McPherson - March 18th, 2025 - 26 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Car servicing is one of the most important forms of vehicle maintenance. That's why many drivers place so much value on being able to see car service history.

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Is My Car Leaking Engine Oil?

By Eve McPherson - March 18th, 2025 - 2 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

If you think your car is leaking oil, this needs to be inspected and fixed by a professional mechanic as soon as possible.

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The Pros and Cons of Engine Remapping

By Eve McPherson - February 17th, 2025 - 3 Comments - Uncategorized

Engine remapping can provide increased performance, a smoother ride and increased fuel economy when completed by a qualified professional.

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How Short Trips Are Damaging Your Car

By Eve McPherson - January 24th, 2025 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

Taking frequent short trips may be having an impact on your car's health without you knowing it.

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How Long Does an MOT Take?

By Eve McPherson - September 26th, 2024 - 2 Comments - Uncategorized

An MOT test can take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour to complete. The time needed to carry out the test can vary if additional repairs are needed – or if your car fails the initial test and requires a retest. {{BOOKINGWIDGET 1 HideTi...

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What You Need to Bring to an MOT

By Eve McPherson - September 11th, 2024 - 4 Comments - Uncategorized

Knowing what you need to bring with you to an MOT test can help the process go smoothly and remove any uncertainty. In most cases, all you’ll need is your vehicle and – if it’s your first MOT – your V5C logbook. If you&r...

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What Can Cause the Engine Management Light to Come On?

By Eve McPherson - September 4th, 2024 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

The engine management light in your car won’t appear without a reason – but you won’t always have to worry. When the EML in your car come...

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