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Over the course of the past decade, there has been a surge in incidents of people mis-fueling their vehicles. Whether this is due to the sometimes confusing systems at petrol

More commonly known as the annual test car owners nationwide dread, the Ministry of Transport test, or MOT, is an inspection of vehicles aged over three years to test their

As winter draws closer, drivers up and down the country should be taking extra measures to ensure their vehicles are safe, equipped and well-prepared as the weather turns. Though the

Last month, we looked into the announcement by technology giant Google that it was to start building its own self-drive car, outlining its vision for a futuristic method of tackling

Brake fluid is a crucial component of modern automotive brakes because it transfers the force of the driver’s foot from pedal to brake caliper. In much older cars, this linkage

Brakes are an essential part of any vehicle but as motorists, we often take them for granted. Only when brakes underperform, or fail to do their job entirely, do we

In May 2018 the UK government plans to implement changes to the current MOT test. Most of the changes are regarding the use and roadworthiness of ‘historically interesting’ classic cars,

It’s easy to pick up bad habits over a lifetime of driving. Fortunately, reducing your car’s impact on the environment and on your wallet is as simple as following the

To claim or not to claim. That is the question drivers face when their car takes a knock from another vehicle. Whether it’s sensible to suffer the slings and arrows

A letter with the dreaded logo comes through the letterbox and you know it’s that time of year again: time to renew your car insurance. You open the letter, find

At Oaks, our years of experience have taught us a few things about breakdowns. When a car is towed into the garage, it’s often one of just a few common

Service your car every 12,000 miles or every 12 months – whichever comes first – and you’ll maximise its useful life. If you are a careful driver and take the