There are lots of fluids under your bonnet that help keep your car running in tip top condition. We all know about how important a regular oil check and change is but how often should your power steering fluid, brake fluid or engine coolant be checked or replaced?...
Servicing
Car clutch problems – What are the signs of a clutch going?
What is a clutch? How does a clutch work in a manual car? A clutch is a critical part of any car with manual transmission, transferring power from the internal combustion engine to your car's wheels and enabling smooth gear changes, it also allows the car to come to a...
How do I know which type of servicing my car needs?
Keeping your car service history up to date can help maintain the value of your vehicle as well as making sure it is running smoothly and free of faults. But with so many service options to choose from, how do you know which type of service you need? What is a car...
How to get your car ready for winter
The cold weather can cause havoc with your car but, more than a frosted windscreen or a frozen shut door, making sure your car is ready for the winter can be the difference between you making it home for Christmas and being stuck on a motorway hard shoulder waiting...
How do you know if your air con needs regassing?
Your car's air conditioning system plays an important role in keeping the temperature cool when the weather gets warm but also maintaining the air quality inside your vehicle by filtering out contaminants. However, over time, the refrigerant gas within your car's air...
How to look after a direct shift gearbox (DSG)
What is a direct shift gearbox? DSG stands for direct shift gearbox, you may also hear it referred to as a DSG automatic gearbox. As you select one gear, the next gear is automatically preselected for you, making for quick and smooth gear changes. The car uses...
How to service your own car
With the rising cost of living affecting everyone, a car service can seem like an unnecessary extra pay out to make. However, servicing your car can be essential to preventing damage and breakdowns further down the line as well as leaving you to feel confident that...