Ετικέτα: Service history
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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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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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Engine oil explained: what it does and how to check it
What engine oil does, how to read the grade on the bottle, and how to check the level safely.
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Ways to lower your car running costs
Practical ways to spend less on fuel, insurance, servicing and tyres without cutting corners on safety.
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Brake basics and the signs of wear
How brakes work in simple terms, which noises and feelings mean wear, and why brake work belongs in a workshop.
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Looking after your 12V car battery
How the standard 12V battery ages, what shortens its life, and what to do before the cold season.
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Air filter and cabin filter: what they do
The difference between the engine air filter and the cabin filter, when to replace them and what is safe to do yourself.
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Selling your car, step by step
Preparing the car and papers, writing an honest ad, safe viewings, payment and handover.
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How to read a service book
What a good service history looks like, what gaps mean and which questions to ask.