Red pencil circling the 15th on a calender to show their car's MOT due date

MOT Due Date Checker

Christmas is around the corner, and it’s a busy time of year for all of us. Right now, the last thing on your mind is getting an MOT for the car. After all, it’s not due until next month is...

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New Year, New You, Better Car Care

It's that time of year again, when we go back to work after a long Christmas rest, but also when we make our New Year's resolutions. This year, instead of saying you want to give up the things you love...

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Making the Most of Car Insurance Day

That’s right; today is National Car Insurance Day. It’s a thing, and we didn’t make it up either. It’s all about becoming more organised with your policy, seeing if you are getting the most out of your money, and treating...

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The Ides of March: Time to Check Your MOT

Spring is here, and while it is traditionally a time for cleaning the home, why not the car as well? An MOT is the perfect way to get started, and something we have to do every year. But why is...

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How to choose the right tyres

Choosing the right tyre for your car can be difficult and confusing. Everybody has different needs and requirements, which means that a tyre solution for one person may differ from another. This short guide highlights budget, mid range and high...

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Improving our garage experience

Mr Clutch continuously strives to improve the overall experience when visiting our Garages. As part of this commitment we have partnered with specialist Business IT Support Company - MPR IT Solutions Limited based in Ashford Kent. MPR provide an award...

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Buying a Used Car

Dealers of second-hand cars have experienced a rough ride regarding their activity reports from the Office of Fair Trading. The watchdog discovered that one out of five people who purchased a used car from a car trader later on discovered...

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MOT expiry and due dates for vehicles with COVID-19 MOT exemption

IS MY VEHICLE’S MOT DUE IF I RECEIVED AN MOT EXEMPTION LAST YEAR? If you received an MOT exemption last year, you may well be wondering if your vehicle’s MOT is due again soon. For the majority of vehicles that...

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Checking the levels and being aware of the ‘MAX’

Ensuring that fluid levels are correct for the year-round reliability of your vehicle, motoring journalist Iain Robertson states that the only way to prevent a ruined summer holiday is to ensure that your car is in good health before going....

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Top 5 Reasons Why Your Car Battery Stops

There are different types of maintenance and care that are expected with your vehicle. Your battery is one of the areas to watch to keep your car running. The battery is responsible for feeding the transmission and engine so your...

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