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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? An in-person or online speed awareness course can help to refresh your knowledge of the dangers of speeding. Read on and find out what a speed awareness course is, and what you...

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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 - 24 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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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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A List of Cars in Famous Novels

By Lucy Thomas - December 7th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Lifestyle

Cars are an essential part of our lives – it is only natural that they appear in fiction. But in some novels, cars are more than just something a character owns. They can be used as a literary device, to give depth to a character, and in s...

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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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