Enticed by the promise of greater performance, a smoother power delivery and better fuel consumption, increasing numbers of drivers are turning to engine tuners to uprate their car by reprogramming its software. Superchips is one of the longest-established engine tuners, dating back to 1977. When it began in business the Buckingham-based company was able to offer […]
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter: what it is and what you need to know about it
The rise in popularity of diesel engines in the last 20 years combined with ever tougher exhaust emissions laws has meant manufacturers have had to come up with new ways to make their cars cleaner. The DPF Diesel Particulate Filter DPF is one such solution. But what is it and what does the DPF mean […]
What to do if you breakdown in your car
None of us leaves the house planning to break down. But whether we’ve pushed things too far playing petrol station roulette and run out of fuel, or simply been unlucky, breakdowns do happen. The most important thing to remember is the side of a carriageway is a dangerous place to be. Whatever kind of road your […]
Bigger penalties the faster you go: are the new speeding fines fair?
Drivers who let their speed to creep up on the road will soon have to be extra vigilant. Next month, bigger speeding fines will be introduced across England and Wales. A review of sentencing guidelines for magistrates’ courts has prompted maximum fines to rise by 50 per cent. The tougher guidelines will be based on both the […]
Car recalls: what are they and why are they important?
Recalls are when car makers ask owners of their cars to return them to dealerships to have checks or repairs carried out, frequently because of safety-related problems. They come about because cars are such hugely complicated pieces of machinery. With thousands of parts being asked to interact with each other repeatedly, manufacturing weaknesses or design […]
Clean machine: How to make your car interior look as good as new
Drivers frequently spend hours washing and waxing the exterior of their pride and joy, but often the car interior gets overlooked. Bearing in mind that when you’re driving, this is the only part you’ll see, it makes sense to treat it to a makeover as well. There are many different materials, surfaces and textures inside […]