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Misfuelling: What Happens If I Put Petrol in a Diesel Car?

By Eve McPherson - June 22nd, 2023 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

If you’ve ever found yourself standing at the pumps wondering how you’ve managed to fill your diesel car up with petrol, you’re not alone. Putting the wrong fuel in your car - or ‘misfuelling’ - happens way more of...

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Why Is My Brake Pedal Soft?

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

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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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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What Is a Speed Awareness Course? (And What to Expect From One)

By Eve McPherson - March 13th, 2023 - 41 Comments - Lifestyle

Have you been asked to attend an invite-only speed awareness course? In the UK, the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) gives a motorist caught committing a ‘low level’ traffic offence the chance to attend a re-educati...

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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 - 28 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Booking a full car service is a great way of maintaining your car's health, as many vital components will be checked during the service.

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10 Classic Cars That Became Tax & MOT Exempt in 2023

By Drew Hickman - January 23rd, 2023 - 2 Comments - News

From Austin to Volvo, we reveal our top 10 classics that will become MOT and tax exempt in 2023. Our list includes renowned 80s icons, such as the BMW 3 Series E30, Ford Sierra and Porsche 944, as well as some super rare models such as the Renau...

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When Can I Put Water In My Car Radiator?

By Eve McPherson - January 9th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

As part of an intricate cooling system, your car radiator is an essential component which helps to regulate the temperature of your engine. You may have considered topping up your car radiator with water in the past, but this can actually do rea...

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