Help! My Car is Making a Strange Sound Have you noticed any strange sounds or odd noises when you drive your car? An ominous grinding, knocking, or squeaking sound could mean there’s a problem. Don’t turn the radio up and ignore it! Dealing with car issues can seem a huge […]
Car Maintenance
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We Are Currently Still Open For Car Repairs In Lockdown If your car needs repairing, we can help. We are currently still open to perform essential car repairs in lockdown while you need us. We will also pick up and drop off your vehicle if you are unable to come […]
It’s still cold out and we’re seeing a few frosty mornings, so how do you clear your electric windows before you drive? A quick open and close to shift that frost? NO! Stop! What you should definitely NOT do is open the windows when they are frozen shut! Why Not? […]
Last month we talked about how important it is to have your car’s exterior lights correctly adjusted. Being visible, but not blinding, is crucial for your safety and the safety of other road users. One of the main reasons headlights and rear lights are badly adjusted is because the bulbs […]
Car Headlights and Side Lights Explained On a recent cross country journey from Salisbury back to Leicester, I was amazed at how many cars had headlights and side lights which were either faulty or poorly adjusted. Some had only one side light or headlight working. Others had one dim headlight […]
Why Check the Oil Level in your Car’s Engine It is crucial to regularly check the oil in your car’s engine because oil is the lifeblood of your engine. It lubricates hundreds of moving parts within the engine. Without oil you would have metal rubbing against metal. This causes excessive […]
If you’re asking yourself “Can I change a car tyre myself?” The simple answer is no. However, you can change the wheel yourself on many cars and it’s really not that difficult. Keeping your tyres in good condition will help you avoid getting into a situation where you need to […]
Summer is finally upon us and hopefully we’ll all be off on holiday really soon! Are you planning a summer holiday road trip in your car? If so, is it ready to be loaded to the gunwales with people, camping gear, cool boxes, beer, buckets, spades, kitchen sinks…? Seriously, a […]
Waking Your Car Up After Winter Trials Spring is finally here and the weather is picking up but your car has probably spent more time on the driveway or taken shorter trips. It’s time for some TLC and spring car care. During the gloomy winter months, we all tend to […]