By Drew Hickman - September 6th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

We all know how important our tyres are, but do you actually know when you should check your tyre pressure? When your tyres are inflated correctly, this can help to sustain their lifespan. On the other hand, both over-inflated and under-inflated...

By Drew Hickman - September 5th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Picture the scene. You’re driving along quite happily, when all of a sudden, a torrential downpour takes you by surprise. Whilst none of us like driving in hazardous weather this can be especially dangerous for those of us with low tyre tr...

By Drew Hickman - September 2nd, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Warning lights can easily cause us to worry, but your DPF warning light can actually help you to avoid a major DPF replacement by making you aware of your exhaust’s increasing soot level. Should you worry about your car’s diesel part...

By Drew Hickman - August 11th, 2022 - 2 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Trying to fit in a trip to the garage around a busy schedule can seem almost impossible. Having your car repaired by a mobile mechanic may be the solution. Mobile mechanics offer an affordable, convenient alternative to taking your car to a gara...

By Drew Hickman - August 8th, 2022 - 10 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

A cambelt, also called a timing belt, regulates your engine's timing. It controls combustion and can cause very expensive damage when it fails. A timing belt replacement will usually cost around £350 in the UK, but labour rates and the car...

By Eve McPherson - August 8th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

We’ve all watched as a car has driven past us with smoke billowing from the exhaust pipe. We feel the fear on behalf of the other driver, combined with a notable feeling of relief: “I’m glad that’s not my car.” T...

By Eve McPherson - August 5th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Whether or not you know much about it, if you own a diesel car that was built after 2009, then your car will have a DPF. This diesel particulate filter – or DPF – is located in your car’s exhaust, and it works to limit the harm...

By Eve McPherson - August 5th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance

Given its location, it’s no wonder you don’t know much about your diesel car’s DPF - if you even knew it had one to begin with! Knowing what your DPF is and why you should look after it is super important, and it could even sav...

By Drew Hickman - August 4th, 2022 - 0 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

Your car’s safety should always be your number one priority. We understand that keeping your car in top form can be expensive - especially if you need to fork out for unexpected jobs – so that’s why we provide a Vehicle Safety ...

By Drew Hickman - August 4th, 2022 - 23 Comments - Money Saving Tips

A catalytic converter replacement is not cheap. It costs between £150 and £800 on average in the UK. For some high-end vehicles, it can even cost over £1000! However, it is important, and you shouldn't ignore the need for one. ...