Tips & Advice

  • Car Warning Lights and Their Meanings

    Car Warning Lights and Their Meanings

    Have you ever had a warning light appear and not really know what it means or what to do? Cars are pretty clever these days and have plenty of electronics and sensors built in to keep you up to date with what is happening under the bonnet. Any issues and you can expect a light

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  • Ban on Tyres Over 10 Years Old

    Ban on Tyres Over 10 Years Old

    A new law has just been passed to improve the safety of roads in the UK. From the 1st of February 2021, tyres over 10 years old are banned on the front steering axles of buses, lorries and coaches as well as all single wheels of minibuses (9-16 seats). This new law will be enforced

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  • What is Checked in a Car Service?

    What is Checked in a Car Service?

    What is a car service, and why is it important? A car service is a really important part of your yearly car maintenance plan. The service checks all elements of your vehicle, ensuring that every part is running as supposed to, without any issues. From general wear and tear items like tyres and brake pads

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  • 10 Simple Steps to Change A Tyre

    10 Simple Steps to Change A Tyre

    Although it may seem like second nature to many, a study in 2018 found that of 2,000 drivers, many didn’t know how to change a tyre. Almost half of those questioned aged over 36 said they could confidently change a wheel, whereas only 27% of 18-23 year olds believe they could do the same. As flat tyres

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  • Lockdown 3: MOT Stations Remain Open

    Lockdown 3: MOT Stations Remain Open

    Did you know that MOT stations and garages are able to remain open during our third lockdown? This is great news, but it’s not quite the same as the first time around. In the first lockdown, an extension period was added to all MOTs due between 30th March and 31st July. The extension isn’t happening

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  • Potholes 101 – Our Top Tips

    Potholes 101 – Our Top Tips

      Why do we have potholes? Potholes are the devils of the road and unfortunately for us living in the UK, they are very common. Our wet and cold weather is perfect for pothole procreation. Cracks appear in the road, rainwater settles in the cracks, this freezes overnight and expands causing more cracks. Repeat this

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  • Pre-Long Journey Car Checks

    Pre-Long Journey Car Checks

    If you are planning on a long journey that will have you driving for hours on end, then it’s important to make sure that your car is ready for this. Here, we will list a few simple vehicle checks you can perform at home to ensure safe travelling and a happy vehicle. We would recommend

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  • What is Checked in an MOT test?

    What is Checked in an MOT test?

    Realising that your MOT test is due can be a bit of a pain, but this a government-enforced test that ensures all the vehicles on our roads meet road safety and environmental standards. Here, we will answer the most frequently asked MOT questions, and explain the whole MOT test procedure. Knowing how MOTs work from

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