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How often should you service your car?
It is recommended that you have your car serviced every 12 months, or every 12,000 miles – whichever comes first. There are different types of car service, including Intermediate and Full, which are either 6-monthly or 12-monthly. Regular 6-monthly Intermediate, or interim, car services are especially recommended for heavy car users. When should I service my car? You also need to take . . .
Read MorePosted on: 20/04/2020
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Can you repair run flat tyres?
Having run flat tyres fitted on your vehicle can be very beneficial when you find yourself in a sticky situation. Getting a flat tyre or a puncture is never convenient - and often comes at the times where you need it least. That's why run flat tyres are a great solution, as they allow you extra driving time when you've got a puncture to get to a garage or place of safety. But can run flat tyres b . . .
Read MorePosted on: 25/03/2020
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What's the difference between MOT and service?
Time to book in for the annual MOT test? Perhaps your service is due at the same time - financial nightmare, right? However, it's important to book both of these tests in together, if they are due. A common misconception is that an MOT and service check the vehicle for the same things - however, this is not the case. An MOT and service are both very different checks that follow completely separate . . .
Read MorePosted on: 20/02/2020
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How long does an MOT and service take?
MOT testing and vehicle servicing consists of various checks and tests to ensure your vehicle is safe on the roads. By law, every vehicle in the UK that's over 3 years old is required to have an annual MOT test, and servicing is recommended either every six months or yearly, depending on mileage. But, how long does an MOT and service take? How long is an MOT An MOT typically lasts between 45 min . . .
Read MorePosted on: 21/01/2020
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What is car suspension?
The suspension of a vehicle allows the driver, and passengers alike, to enjoy a stable and comfortable ride. Car suspension does this by absorbing the various bumps and dips that vehicles encounter on day-to-day road surfaces. This then allows the driver to accelerate, brake and travel through corners safely. How does car suspension work? As a major component of your vehicle, car suspension ope . . .
Read MorePosted on: 19/12/2019
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When to put on winter tyres?
Knowing when to change to your winter tyres is important to keeping safe on the roads during the colder months, especially in colder countries in Europe. Generally in the UK, our weather conditions are not extreme enough to have to change from summer to winter tyres. However, if the temperatures do drop, switching your tyres over may be wise as it will improve your on-road performance considerably . . .
Read MorePosted on: 28/11/2019
