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 […]
Tire pressure is one of those things that needs constant maintaining. You might do this yourself, have a partner that does it or wait until you fill up at a full-service gas station. However you choose to keep on top of your tire pressure and however often it is important to be aware of the […]
Ever noticed that squealing sound when braking first thing in the morning? A little dew on your brakes is normal, a harmless noise that many of us experience. These noises can be intermittent and sometimes it is not clear when you have a genuine problem or not; in this instance you may want to visit […]
Do you have a hybrid vehicle but you are not sure how often to change the oil? Hybrid vehicles use a regular combustion engine as well as an electric battery; so they still use oil in the same way traditional vehicles do. The oil in the engine needs changing just as a non-hybrid; it needs […]
If your car needs no other maintenance, it will need an oil change – among other things. How often you do this will depend on your vehicle and how much you drive it. Cars are more efficient then they used to be but the oil still needs changing. Age is an important factor just as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tire rotation isn’t something that most vehicle owners think about when it comes to maintaining their tires. It’s often difficult to determine a vehicle that has uneven tire wear, which is why a lot of the time it goes unnoticed. Read on to learn about the common signs that your car needs tire rotation and […]
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 […]
