Maintenance

Our Maintenance articles help to keep your car or van ready for everyday life.

Regular maintenance is one of the best ways of preventing breakdowns, that's why our contributors have written a range of maintenance-related articles to help you keep your vehicle healthy and ready for the road.

Man Opening the Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

This guide will walk you through the steps to checking your vehicle's power steering fluid and explain how to top it up if needed.

This guide walks you through the steps to removing your car wheel and tyre safely and provides the list of tools you’ll need.

This guide walks you through the steps to topping up your washer fluid and why it's crucial for your safety.

Coolant is crucial to avoid overheating the engine. Learn how to check your car's coolant level and how to top it up.

A list of simple and useful tips used by car valeting experts to have your car looking its best, wash after wash.

Your car has a range of warning lights to inform you of potential issues. Here, we explain what they mean and what to do should they appear.

Find out what an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve is and why manufacturers have started incorporating them into car designs.

DPF is the acronym for Diesel Particulate Filter, but what is a DPF?

What is a cambelt, and does it need to be replaced?

Make sure your tyres are safe, in optimum condition and legal for use on the roads by completing regular checks.

Find out more about how to prepare your car for winter and what is included in a free car winter check.

We highlight the risks of driving a car with low tyre pressure and how you can save money by checking your tyres.

Discover the benefits of servicing your car, and how it could help you save money in the long run.

Discover our top tips for changing your wiper blades and how to make sure they're safe to use when you're out on the road.

Discover our top tips regarding service history, along with why it's important to make sure it's kept up-to-date.

Second-hand tyres may be legal in the UK, but are they really safe? We highlight the dangers associated with buying part worn tyres.

Struggling with an unpleasant smell in your car? Our top tips will have your car smelling fresh, no matter what life throws at you.

An animal getting trapped within your car is a traumatising experience. Here are some tips on how to deal with the situation.

Are you wondering how long an MOT test takes? Here's everything you need to know to ensure your car is well-prepared for a quick MOT pass.

MOT due? Here are a few things to check on your car to increase the chances of an MOT pass.

We explain what an engine management light is and why it could be illuminated in your car.

A number of diesel powered vehicles require AdBlue these days, but what is it exactly? We answer the all important questions.

Discover how to protect and maintain your car battery during the cold weather to avoid any car battery problems this winter.

Answering common questions around electric car batteries. We've done the research so you don't have to.

Warmer weather is just around the corner. Stay ahead of the game when it comes to car maintenance with our top tips.

Discover the various ways you can fix your car's paintwork, including removing scratches, scruffs, chips, and dents.

There's a few simple things you can check on your car before setting off on a long journey, to help avoid breakdowns and drive safely.

Discover the benefits of how your car air conditioning can save you money, how to check its working and when it should be serviced.

Preserve the condition of your car's paint with careful washing during the colder months. Click here for the step by step process.

When it comes to routine maintenance, checking your oil is quite inexpensive, only costing you in a few minutes in time, a couple of old rags and of course the oil if required. However, it is commonly overlooked.

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