Problems with suspension
I recently had an issue on my Vauxhall Vetra that caused the back end of the car to skip out when travelling a normal speeds and going round a bend. This was especially noticeable if there was a slight dip in the road or a pot hole. I first...
Knowing when to start again with your car
Used cars can be a nightmare. You often take a risk when buying one not knowing if there is anything wrong with it or if there is anything likely to go wrong soon. Too many people get tricked in to buying a car that the previous owner knows is...
Obtaining your Ideal Registration
Overview The Driver & Licensing Agency, commonly referred to as DVLA, is an executive agency owned by the Transport Department of the United Kingdom. It is a government department whose primary responsibility is to allocate numbers to vehicles in the UK for purposes of law enforcement, taxation and registration....
Vehicle Diagnostics
Most of us have had a car or many cars over the years that has suddenly developed a problem that we do not know what the cause of it is or how we can fix it. This can be a major worry for some people as you have no...
Blown Head Gaskets – Why are they such a nightmare?
A blown head gasket is one of these problems that no driver wants to encounter. It basically means you’re car is no longer drivable, and a costly repair is needed to get your beloved motor working again. As always, the expensive part is not necessarily the part itself, it’s...
Listening Carefully for Mechanical Faults
There are so many different mechanical faults that can arise on a particular car and an unusual sound can be the first warning sign. If you really listen to your car from time to time rather than just cranking up the stereo, then you may be able to identify...
The Engine Warning Light
Most car models will have an engine warning light, and it’s one of those lights on the dashboards that people dread. This is because it can mean a number of things. The only way to find out what the issue is, is to take the car to a garage,...
Bumper Scuffs – No problem
We all make minor mistakes form time to time, but you don’t want to make too many as a driver. Bumper scuffs happen, and it could just be because you’ve not paid enough care and attention when you’re reversing, but they’re easy to get rid of. Most body repair...
Pressure – Get it right
Choosing the right tyre for your vehicle is obviously important, but no matter how much you’ve spent on it, you have to make sure the pressure is right, if you want it to last. Over time an overinflated tyre or an underinflated tyre can cause problems such as uneven...
Changing your Spark Plugs
It’s said that for optimum performance you should be changing your car’s spark plugs every 30,000 miles. If you’re unsure on what you need to do, but you’re determined to carry out the work yourself, and then follow our simple steps. First locate the spark plugs. There will be...