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How to find a reliable garage for car repairs

If your vehicle breaks down it is usually at the most inconvenient time, possibly on the way to work or the day before you are due to go on holiday. Most people rely on their vehicle so need to get it fixed as soon as possible but finding a reliable and trustworthy garage to carry […]

What to expect at a car MOT

Once a year you will have to take your car to a registered test centre to have a MOT carried out. This is a very daunting time as you usually have no idea what work will be required to pass the car. Usually a MOT costs about £40-50 pounds but this is only if it […]

Checking your tyre depths

Checking your own tyre depths is a really important part of maintaining a car and could save your life and others. Often a car’s tyres are only checked when it comes to a MOT, but a lot can happen in 12 months and if they were close to the limit last MOT the chances are […]

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How to cut the cost of you rail travel if your without your car

At present all but essential travel is still off the cards and people have been tried to avoid using public transport if at all possible. This is because it is very hard to social distance on trains and buses especially until they have had time to change the layouts to allow for this. Prior to […]

Are you having problems with your head gasket?

Head gasket issues are a nightmare and can be extremely expensive to fix. Sometimes they are so bad that it is simply not worth repairing the vehicle. You may not even have any warning as to when your head gasket is on its way out but when it goes it can cause so much damage […]

Can I still get my car MOT’ed?

Many people are unsure as to what the rules are regarding MOT’s in the current situation. At present you can still take your car for a MOT but emergency services workers such as those that work in the NHS may be give priority to get them back on the roads as soon as possible. It […]

Which are the best tyres to choose for your car

It could be argued that your tyres are the most important part of your car when considering your safety. If your tyres are faulty, then no matter how new or reliable your car is you could have major problems right beneath your feet. Choosing the correct tyres for your car is difficult because there are […]

Looking after your car during winter

During the cold and frequently wet winter months our cars are often neglected. We expect to jump into them and for them to start first time and run well every journey. This may be the case with a brand new car but if you find yourself driving a car that is more than a few […]

New car buyers guide

If like many car buyers you are shopping for a new vehicle every 5 to 6 years then you will find many new models have come on to the market. It can be confusing to know which car to go for and with a car being the second largest purchase many of us making, it […]

Winter safety check for your vehicle

With winter well on the way, it is important that you check your car is safe and winter ready. Many garages will offer a free winter check where they will check your tyres, levels (oil, antifreeze etc), brakes, battery and window screen wipers for example. If you want a bit more of an in depth […]

Does your car need to go to a specialist garage?

No one likes having issues with their car and often as soon as they notice something isn’t quite right the pop along to their local garage to get it fixed. But there are times when your local garage may not be able to help you and instead you need to take it to a specialist […]