How To Stop Your Catalytic Converter From Being Stolen
Last week we covered what to do if your catalytic converter is stolen. But with cases on the rise, many people are wanting to know if there’s anything they can do to help protect these exposed, partially vulnerable, and no-doubt valued parts of their vehicle. It’s a common misconception that catalytic converters feature precious metal, […]
5 Ways to Care for Your Car During the Coronavirus Lockdown
Are you spending a lot of your time at home during the Coronavirus lock-down? If you haven’t used you vehicle much and don’t plan to any time soon it may be in need of some care. They say that cars are a big commitment, no matter what you do something will eventually need doing; this […]
Coronavirus Shutdown – What Happens if You Don’t Drive Your Car?
Self-isolating due to Coronavirus? With limits on all but essential travel, the roads are a lot quieter than they usually are. Is your car is currently sitting idle, getting very little or no use at all? You might be wondering if your car will start again when you need it to, after so much time […]
5 Tips to Smarter Oil Changes
Oil changes are one of the most important maintenance tasks for your vehicle. They help to keep the engine, running smoothly and safely and without risking damage. Where there’s a need, there are often people out to make a quick buck, don’t listen to them; arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make smart […]
What Happens in an Oil Change Service?
Anyone can change their own oil. You can save a bit of money, and you don’t have to take your car down to the garage, but you could be missing out on essential benefits that you get from a professional service. If you usually leave your oil changes to someone else, or have never had […]
5 Auto Checks for Fall
Problems with your vehicle can come at any time of year. Of course winter presents unique challenges, as does summer with searing heat that affects thousands of car batteries every year. But what about fall? Battery The two biggest contributors to car battery problems are heat and overcharging. This means you’re most at risk from […]
4 Reasons to Schedule an Auto Air Conditioning Service
As a vehicle owner there’s a lot to think about when it comes to maintaining your vehicle. For many of us, an air conditioning service is low on our priority list. In fact we may not even realize that our air conditioning is in need of repair. Over time the air conditioning in most cars […]
Maintaining a Car with High Mileage
These days car owners are deciding to keep their vehicles for longer than ever. Many of us don’t want the expense of buying a new car, so we look for ways of extending the life of our existing vehicles. Whatever age your car is, the advice is always the same, regular maintenance. What should you […]
Stay Safe with These Winter Driving Tips
Driving in winter weather conditions can test your vehicle as well as your driving abilities. Today we are going to be discussing some of our top winter driving tips to keep you safe when driving in treacherous winter weather. Severe weather is one of the biggest causes of road accidents, so it is critical to […]
What are the Benefits of Wheel Alignment?
Wheel alignment is something that very few of us think about, until we have a problem. Many vehicle owners are unaware of the benefits of wheel alignment. In actual fact the alignment of your wheels can have a big impact on the rest of your vehicle. Bad alignment can lead to tire wear, suspension problems […]