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When should I replace my car’s headlights?

Having functioning car headlights is essential for a safe and comfortable driving experience. Over time, you may notice the headlight casing cracking or the bulbs flickering or dying, compromising your overall road safety. Discover when to replace your car’s headlights in our informative article. The headlight bulbs are dead Have you noticed when you turn your car’s headlights don’t illuminate the road? The bulbs on both sides of your headlights need to be replaced immediately. If your vehicle fails its MOT due to the headlights not working, our major repairs...

Private number plates: explained

Private number plates have become incredibly popular with motorists in recent years. It's estimated that the UK's private number plate market is worth an estimated £2 billion. With more people wanting a personalised registration plate, knowing how to go about it and what legal requirements are involved is key to ensuring you are not breaking the law. Our helpful guide explores private number plates and how you can get one for your vehicle. What types of number plates are available? In the UK, four types of number plates are used....

Can you mix coolant?

Coolant is essential for regulating your car engine’s temperature, thus preventing it from overheating. Mixing different coolants carries various risks, which could cause serious engine damage. Our guide answers your coolant questions. What is engine coolant? Engine coolant is a type of fluid that regulates your vehicle’s engine temperature. Most coolants contain approximately 50% water and 50% antifreeze (propylene or ethylene glycol). The glycol in the coolant is designed to prevent the liquid from freezing in colder weather but also absorb and release heat from the engine block and head....

A guide to Congestion Charges

Are you visiting central London soon in your car or van? Depending on what vehicle you own, you may need to pay the Congestion Charge to drive in the zone. The Congestion Charge covers a small area within the capital. Our helpful guide covers everything you need to know about congestion charges. What is the Congestion Charge? The Congestion Charge is a policy implemented by the UK government on 17 February 2003 to manage traffic in London. The scheme is managed by Transport for London and is designed to reduce...

How to prevent a damaged windscreen

A damaged windscreen can occur at any time and can be costly if left untreated. But what causes a damaged windscreen and how can you prevent it? Our guide has you covered. Is driving with a damaged windscreen illegal? Driving with a damaged windscreen can be a motoring offence. If a crack or chip on the windscreen is large enough to obscure the driver's view, this could result in a fine as well as three points on your licence. According to the Highway Code, ?All glass or other transparent material...