a mechanic holds a clipboard with a checklist, performing an MOT

What does an MOT check?

Your vehicle’s annual MOT is a legal requirement that allows you to drive your car on the road, but do you know the ins and outs of what is checked as part of the test? Below, we break down the...

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a car’s electronic dashboard, with a message reading ‘service overdue’.

How to check car service history

The service history of a vehicle is a documented timeline of repairs, faults and services relating to that particular vehicle. A full service history, as the name suggests, has all of this information, whereas a partial service history may have...

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an electric car is plugged in to charge in preparation for its MOT.

Do electric cars need MOTs?

Whether you’ve recently come into ownership of an electric vehicle or you’re just thinking about getting one, it can be difficult to know what’s what when looking after an electric car. Some aspects are just the same as they are...

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two sets of new, unworn brake pads on a white background.

Why are my brakes squeaking?

Taking good care of your brakes is vital, but it’s not always easy to tell when your brakes are in need of repair or replacement. If your brakes are squeaking a lot, you might be tempted to write it off...

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an MOT test certificate with the vehicle identification number blurred.

When does my MOT run out?

Getting an MOT is a well-known part of keeping your vehicle road-worthy, but it’s easy to forget the finer details you need to be aware of. Here, we’ve laid out this easy to understand guide to the timing of your...

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a mechanic ticks an item off his checklist while inspecting a car engine during a service.

What is a car service?

Taking your car in for a service is one of the most important aspects of vehicle maintenance, so it’s well worth learning more about servicing to ensure you’re giving your car exactly what it needs. First, let’s take a look...

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Mechanic replacing Brake Pads and Brake Discs on a car

Servicing the brakes is the best way to ensure that you stop short of problems

When contemplating Mr Clutch Autocentres and their wide range of motoring services, writes Iain Robertson, while they slot perfectly into the ‘fast-fit’ classification, they might be described more fairly as a ‘motoring safety centre’. Often referred to as ‘the anchors’,...

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Family getting out of car with rafters for the beach

Make Sure Your Car Doesn’t Ruin Your Staycation Escapade!

Now that the summer school holidays are only around the corner, we can start to think about indulging in a little holiday time! However, with prices raising throughout the month of August, and with families left with no other option...

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a mechanic removes an old, worn car clutch that needs replacing.

How long does it take to change a clutch?

Some things in life are inevitable, and needing to get your car’s clutch changed at one time or another is one of them. No matter how well you take care of your vehicle, the clutch will eventually wear out and...

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Diagram to explain what is nearside N/S/F N/S/R or offside O/S/F O/S/R for a right-hand drive UK vehicle

What are the nearside and offside for vehicles in the UK?

The terms nearside and offside are commonly used in the motor trade, but what do they actually mean? They’re commonly seen on MOT certificates, servicing checklists and garage invoices relating to tyres, brakes and bulbs, in order to indicate each...

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