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How to Find the Correct Tyre Pressure for Your Car
Checking tyre pressure should become part of everyone’s general car maintenance routine. Under/overinflated tyres will skew your vehicle’s equilibrium, leading to a hampered driving experience. In this article, we’re going

How To Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket In The UK
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to get a speeding ticket, then you’ll be wondering how you can limit the amount of damage to your licence and bank account. There are

What is a Car Battery\’s Voltage Range?
All cars have a battery, the majority of which are 12V but they must be charged at a higher voltage. It’s crucial to test your battery when it begins to
What Is An Alternator On A Car?
An alternator is a generator of electrical power which works alongside the battery. The alternator alerts when the car is in motion and uses the car\’s mechanical energy to create
What Are The Different Types Of Car Servicing?
Although a car service is not a legal requirement, it is highly recommended by many car manufacturers to save money. By servicing your car, problems are likely to be caught

The Best British Cars You Can Buy
Britain is renowned for its history of car manufacturing, having made claim to many successful car brands over the years. Although in recent years fewer cars are being produced in

How Could Brexit Affect Local Car Garages
There’s been much talk over the past two years about how Brexit will impact the political landscape of the UK, but little has been covered about the impact on many

Winter Checks for Your Car
Every year, the rate of accidents on UK roads rises in winter. This is because the cold temperatures, icy conditions and early darkness create extra hazards that aren’t as prevalent

Which UK Counties are Most Dangerous to Drive in?
Great Britain achieved the fourth lowest rate of road deaths per million inhabitants out of the 32 European countries recorded last year. However, with 24,831 serious road-related injuries and 170,993

Which Car Brand is the Most Reliable?
With so many different car models on the market for each brand, it can often be difficult to judge – and compare – car brands as a whole. ‘What Car?’,
Top Tips to Pass Your MOT
An MOT is the Ministry of Transport annual safety test, designed to check a vehicle for safety, roadworthiness and emission levels. Fail an MOT and your car will be temporarily

How To Prepare Your Car For Summer
The UK must get ready for scorching hot summers in the future and part of the preparations should involve how we prepare our vehicles for the heat. UV radiation, evaporation
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