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...
This is one of the questions learner drivers might get asked on their theory test: “Why do MOTs include exhaust emission tests?” The multiple choice options might be: To pay for expensive...
You have to keep your headlights clean. If you let them get too dirty, your lights will be less effective at illuminating the road ahead of you in the darkness. Cloudy and dirty lights can...
Changing your windscreen wipers is a straightforward process: Turn off your car engine and remove the key from the ignition. This way, there’ll be no risk of the wipers moving while you’re...
Your car won’t run without oil. But how much oil does your car need to run? Plus, there are different types of car oil available. Which one is right for your car? This is an essential...
Why is your car making that noise? Should your car be making that noise? What does it mean? This is a short guide to the strange and unusual noises your car might make while you’re driving...
Making sure your tyres have the right pressure is essential for your tyres’ longevity and reliability, as well as the safety of you and your passengers. What should my tyre pressure be? It...
In the hot summer months, a lot of us like to keep cool by wearing flip-flops – or, wherever possible, going barefoot. But is it OK to do this in the car? Is it illegal to drive barefoot...
During the Coronavirus lockdown, the government allowed UK motorists to delay their MOT for six months. This extension came to an end on 1 August 2020. MOTs are now mandatory once again....