It's frosty, you're in a hurry and need to know the safest way to defrost a windscreen. Here's the VFR Motors thoughts on the topic.
Car Maintenance
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If your family live further afield and you're driving home for Lockdown Christmas, then your car might need some TLC. Here are our tips.
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 […]
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 […]