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Common Car Problems

MOT Checklist: Get Your Car Ready for Its MOT

By Eve McPherson · Feb 1, 2024 · 9 min read · 0 Comments

Checking your vehicle before its MOT test can help increase your likelihood of passing first time - but you have to know what areas to check.

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What Causes a Blown Head Gasket? (And What Does It Sound Like?)

By Eve McPherson · Jan 31, 2024 · 6 min read · 28 Comments

A blown head gasket occurs when the seal between the engine block and cylinder head wears away, creating a distinctive noise. Learn what to look out f...

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Is It My Clutch or My Gearbox? 8 Common Problems Explained

By Eve McPherson · Jan 30, 2024 · 4 min read · 6 Comments

As the clutch in modern cars lies between the engine and gearbox, it can sometimes be difficult to tell whether it’s your vehicle’s clutch...

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Top 5 Symptoms of a Bad Oil Pump: How to Check & Replacement Cost

By Tim Miller · Jan 9, 2024 · 6 min read · 24 Comments

A bad oil pump can do damage to your car’s engine and limit your vehicle’s overall performance. That’s why it is so important that y...

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What Engine Oil Does My Car Need?

By Eve McPherson · Jan 5, 2024 · 4 min read · 0 Comments

Choosing the right engine oil for your car is a vital aspect of vehicle maintenance that can enhance your vehicle’s lifespan and performance. Us...

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Why Is My Clutch Slipping?

By Eve McPherson · Nov 1, 2023 · 4 min read · 0 Comments

If your clutch is slipping or sticking, then your clutch has likely worn out. You should not take the issue of a slipping clutch lightly, as this can ...

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What are Major and Minor Driving Test Faults?

By Eve McPherson · Oct 4, 2023 · 2 min read · 6 Comments

Making a mistake during your driving test won’t necessarily mean that you fail. This will depend on what your examiner classes as a major or min...

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Why Is My Suspension Creaking? (And How to Fix It)

By Eve McPherson · Sep 27, 2023 · 3 min read · 0 Comments

A squeaking or creaking suspension can signal that something is wrong with your car. Not to mention that this can be particularly distracting whilst ...

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What Happens After You Pass Your Driving Test?

By Eve McPherson · Sep 15, 2023 · 3 min read · 0 Comments

Months of preparation and thought go into preparing for your driving test – but have you thought about what happens after you pass? As exciting ...

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What are Brake Calipers?

By Eve McPherson · Sep 14, 2023 · 5 min read · 0 Comments

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 ...

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