Maintenance and tyres
Keeping the car healthy and cheap to run
Latest in Maintenance and tyres
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Wipers, lights and bulbs: the visibility check
How to check wipers, washer fluid and all your lights, and why autumn is the right time to do it.
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Winter driving tips for snow, ice and cold
Practical habits for driving safely on snow, ice and cold roads, from how you brake to how you plan the trip.
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Tyre pressure and tyre rotation
How to check tyre pressure correctly, why it matters for safety and fuel, and when rotating tyres makes sense.
More guides
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What a turbo does and how to look after one
How a turbocharger gives a small engine extra power, and the habits that help it last.
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Timing belt vs timing chain
What the timing drive does, how belts and chains differ, and why the replacement history matters when you buy.
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Summer heat checklist for your car
What to check before hot weather and how to keep the car, and everyone in it, safe when temperatures climb.
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Reading a tyre label and sidewall markings
What the size, load, speed and other codes on a tyre mean, and how the label helps you compare tyres.
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How to prepare your car for sale
Simple steps to clean, check and document your car so it sells faster and for a fairer price.
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How to jump-start a car safely
When a jump-start helps, the general order of steps, and the situations where you should call for help instead.
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How to track your car expenses
A simple habit for recording fuel, service and other costs so you know what your car really costs per kilometre.
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How often should you service your car?
A plain guide to service intervals, what a basic and a bigger service usually include, and how to keep track of them.
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How a car engine works, in plain language
A simple tour of what happens inside a petrol or diesel engine and why oil, coolant and air matter.
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Flat tyre and spare wheel: what to know
How to react to a puncture, what your spare or repair kit can and cannot do, and when to call for help.
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How to find a good car workshop
Practical ways to choose a trustworthy workshop, read a quote and build a long-term relationship with a mechanic.
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Electric cars in winter: keeping your range
Why range drops in the cold and the habits that help you lose less of it.