Category - Ultimate Guide To Car Maintenance

What are Brake Calipers?

By Eve McPherson - September 14th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

Brake calipers play a pivotal role in your vehicle's braking system, giving you precise control over your car’s stopping power. When your brake calipers seize or begin to fail, you can expect reduced braking efficiency, uneven brake pad we...

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What is a SORN? (And How to SORN a Car)

By Eve McPherson - September 13th, 2023 - 6 Comments - Uncategorized

If you don't plan to drive your car for a while, you must declare it ‘off the road’, by registering the vehicle as such. This is done by completing a 'Statuatory Off Road Notification' (SORN) application to the Driver and Vehicle Lic...

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What Should I Do If My Car Breaks Down?

By Eve McPherson - August 23rd, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

Safety should always be your focus if you are unfortunate enough to break down in your car. Whether you are on a busy road or in the middle of nowhere, a car breakdown can be frustrating and even dangerous. That’s why it is so important th...

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Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Mechanics

By Eve McPherson - August 22nd, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

Whether you need preventative maintenance or in-depth car servicing, booking with a mobile mechanic is a convenient way to invest in hassle-free car care. ...

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How to Check a Car's Service History

By Eve McPherson - August 14th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

Checking your vehicle’s service history is intact can seem like a boring, pointless process – but what if we told you that your car could be wo...

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Why Should I Book an MOT and Service Together?

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

When it comes to simplifying your approach to car care, booking an MOT and a car service together is always a good idea. You will be less likely to forget about either service if you book them together, and you can save yourself from making two ...

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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 - Uncategorized

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 away. Read on and find out how much a windscreen replacement costs, and why you shouldn'...

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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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