Many people are worried about car emissions and rightly so, good clean air is important. But emission tests typically check two pollutants which are hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. Newer tests include checking for oxides of nitrogen but they should also look at the emissions control system on the vehicle too. Without a doubt, carbon monoxide is the most deadly. This … Read More
Your car might be your pride and joy or maybe it provides an essential way for you to get out and about, but whatever your car means to you on an individual level, the last thing you want is to lose your car. It’s impossible to keep it locked away 24/7, it is a practical tool but there are of … Read More
Car manufacturers will tell you to rotate the tyres and this means changing their position on the vehicle. The idea is that it will help to even out wear and tear on the tyres and this way, you can avoid developing abnormal patterns on the tyres as well as to make them last longer. Not everyone agrees with this line … Read More
It doesn’t matter how often you drive and how far you go, you should always provide regular checks on your vehicle. Checking the battery can be the difference between your being stranded and suffering a great deal of inconvenience. It is much easier to get into the habit of making regular checks as it then becomes the norm. When you … Read More
You may think that you are a bit of a car buff but do you really do all you should to keep your car engine purring in optimum condition? You might do all the usual and, much needed things such as the oil change but there is more to looking after your car than that. Thermostat – It is important … Read More
When you back out of your garage or parking space, have you ever seen a spot and wondered, “Hey, what is that?” Well, in today’s DIY car care spotlight we’re going to teach you how to figure out what some common engine fluids may be leaking from your car simply by inspecting those spots left when your car sits for … Read More