Magazine - General

Replacing Your Tyres

Although previous articles have addressed matters such as general tyre care, however careful a driver you are and irrespective of how much attention you place on ensuring that your tyres are in the best condition and are at their correct pressure, they gradually wear and will eventually need replacing.

Driving on fast, multi carriageway roads

In general, multi carriageway roads tend to be either within a city, where they are used to help the flow of traffic and tend to have a low speed limit, or main roads where usually, the national speed limit applies and it is these that are addressed within this article.

Removing sap, insects and road debris from your paintwork

Although the paintwork on the body of your car is almost constantly assaulted by all sorts of residue whatever the time of year.

Minimising Worry When Driving

Sadly, for some people, driving can cause such high levels of worry or concern, that they can actually prevent, or significantly reduce, their ability to use their cars.

What’s the difference between engine oils and why does it matter?

Over the years, engine oil has developed from a simple lubricant to a high-tech liquid and at the same time, the number of oil specifications has increased significantly. So, why and does it really matter?

Drive safely and minimise being the victim of road rage

It’s a sad fact that driving can easily bring out the worst of our character, whether that’s simply being impatient with another road user, or completely losing our cool, seeing the red mist and having an episode of road rage!

What should you know when towing a trailer?

Towing is sometimes a necessity, such as if you were to buy a mobile caravan, but also sometimes dependent on the situation, for instance, if you want to move a car, boat, horse, motorcycle, or haul a box trailer to help when moving house for example.

There’s a rat in my car!

Looking under the bonnet can be intimidating for many people because there are so many elements that they may be unsure of. So, it is not recommended that you begin prodding around in your engine bay, because this could certainly be dangerous. However, there are certain essentials that you should be au fait with, because these are items that should be checked regularly and topped up if necessary.

What’s under your bonnet?

Looking under the bonnet can be intimidating for many people because there are so many elements that they may be unsure of. So, it is not recommended that you begin prodding around in your engine bay, because this could certainly be dangerous. However, there are certain essentials that you should be au fait with, because these are items that should be checked regularly and topped up if necessary.

Simple maintenance to minimise potential problems

Whatever the time of year, but particularly in the winter, when it’s often dark, cold and wet, car problems can be stressful and an unnecessary cause for concern. However, in addition to the wise and responsible precaution of having it professionally serviced at least once a year, there are also simple things that you can do that will reduce the likelihood of your car letting you down just when you need it the most.

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