Man checking underneath the bonnet

Top tips for looking after your car in summer

Proper maintenance of your car is essential all year round, and people will often talk about the importance of looking after your car during winter. Sometimes people tend to forget however, that the summer months can put just as much,...

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Car tax stickers

Changes to the Car Tax system

Since 1921 car tax discs have been issued to UK drivers in the millions. We have displayed the small round paper disc in our windscreen’s to show we’ve paid our car tax as requested to do so by law. However,...

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Mr Clutch mechanic replacing car brake

Signs your brakes need to be checked

Brakes are not the most glamorous part of your car, but keeping them well-maintained is integral to the safe driving and operation of your vehicle. If you need to stop suddenly while going 60 miles an hour, you will need...

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Getting a vehicle ready for its MOT

If your car or van is due to have an MOT within the next few weeks, it is well worth your while getting it ready for the test. In the UK, one in five cars fails the MOT first time...

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Car coolant level

How and why you should check your coolant regularly

While you might not be too interested in becoming a car mechanic in your spare time, it’s sill vital that you know how to deal with certain aspects of your car. And one of those aspects is checking your vehicles...

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Clutch

Clutch Maintenance: Helping You Avoid Costly Repairs in the Future

For most people, they treat their car like a baby, providing it with the care and pampering that is needed to stay in its best shape through the years. Nonetheless, there are some who often ignore the importance of maintenance...

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Tyre tread

6 Reasons to Switch Tyres during the Winter Season

During the colder months of the year, it is important that you switch to winter tyres from your summer tyres. The former have properties that are different from the latter that can make driving in icy and wet conditions safer....

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Cambelt gear

So, you want a new car? Beware the fast-track depreciation!

The latest ‘16-plate’ is now with us and the inevitable waves of interest that lead to a desire to own a replacement, newer vehicle are all-around, states motoring journalist, Iain Robertson, although he urges caution.. While the idea of owning...

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Cycling in London

Sharing the road

Whilst Britain is a lovely place to live, sometimes the roads can be a little bit chaotic to drive on. Especially for those who live in cities with cycling initiatives being pushed, it can become a bit chaotic in the...

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New Road Tax Hits Pockets of eco-conscious

Set to be introduced from next April 1st, writes motoring journalist, Iain Robertson, a new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) regime will see operators of low-polluting cars bearing the brunt of the revised fees. For the past few years, motorists buying...

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