Historically, cars have included a spare wheel as standard. The idea is, if you get a puncture, you can exchange your punctured wheel on the roadside before driving to a garage for a...
You should aim to service your car at least once a year. You can service it more frequently but an annual service is recommended and will ensure that everything’s working like it should....
The tax rate for cars is likely to change at some point in 2021. But whatever changes the government makes, one thing will always be the case: The lower your car’s CO2 emissions, the less...
Jet washing your car can be fun and immensely satisfying. Do it right, and your car will be gleaming like it’s brand new. But do it wrong, and you could damage your glass and paintwork. In...
ABS stands for anti-lock brake system. The ABS warning light indicates there’s a problem with your anti-lock brake system. What should you do if your ABS warning light stays on? You might...
Your car needs oil to ensure that all the different parts of the engine can move smoothly without generating too much friction. So without sufficient oil levels, your car won’t run as...
Faulty exhausts can damage the environment, and they can even cause harmful vapours to circulate your car’s cabin. So if there’s a problem with your exhaust, you need to sort it out as...
There are many dangers to driving in winter, and a misted windscreen might be the most overlooked hazard of all. After all, things like ice, snow, wind and rain become much harder to...
Is there a maximum legal brightness for headlights in the UK? Maybe you’ve been dazzled one too many times by oncoming drivers, and you want to know whether those other drivers have been...
A lot of the time, smoke from a car exhaust is nothing to worry about. It’s simply a by-product of burning fuel. Unless you drive an electric car, your car’s bound to produce a little...