Help & advice articles
Below is a list of articles associated with the tag "Vehicle Maintenance".
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Focus on: Cambelts
Normally when we hear someone talk about a cambelt, it is in a story linked to a lucky escape and a hefty bill. By understanding a bit more...
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Fighting Rust – Top Tips
When you think of an “old banger” one of the first adjectives that comes to mind is usually “rusty”. But rust isn’t just a problem for...
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Mystery Fingerprints? It Could Be Your Car Trim
Car rubber door trims, also known as weatherstrips or seals, protect the interior of a vehicle from the elements as well as reducing noise...
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Top Reasons for MOT failure
The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is a compulsory test for vehicles which ensures that they meet the minimum safety and environmental...
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Focus on: Head Gasket
The head gasket serves a crucial role in the combustion process of an engine. When the head gasket goes, an expensive repair bill can usually...
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Audis Common Problems and Quick Fixes
Cars, like people, have different quirks and personality traits, some of which aren’t very pleasant. But like people, once you fall in love...
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Troubleshooting: Exhaust Problems
If your car has started making mysterious noises or churning out dark smoke, there could be a problem with your exhaust. While serious...
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Car Not Starting? Here’s What You Need To Know (and Do)
Most of us have been there: you turn the key in the ignition and nothing happens, or something happens, but your car won’t go. Of course,...
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Signs That You Have a Problem With Your Alternator
Last week, we looked at what the alternator does and how it works. Identifying a faulty alternator is not always straightforward as usually...
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Focus On: Alternators Part One
If you have ever experienced a battery that just won’t hold charge properly then the problem is likely to be the battery, however, there is a...
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Cambelts Part Two: Spotting a Faulty Cambelt
One of the best ways to prevent dangerous and expensive breakdowns is to understand your car and how it works a little better. That doesn’t...
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Cambelts, Cam Chains and Wet Belts; What you Need to Know
Your cambelt is an important part of your car and if you don’t understand it or keep note of when it may need changing, you could find...