Since it gives the vehicle the power to move, it’s no understatement to say that an engine is one of the most important parts of a vehicle. With this in mind, it makes sense to take care of your engine as much as possible, including by ensuring its air filters are clean and ultimately fit … Continued
Every vehicle requires regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Any HVAC systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) are no exception. In the UK climate especially, we now face hotter summers and wet, cold winters. The impact of the weather alone can create additional issues for your car, even before the toll of constant driving is … Continued
Your engine’s air filter does the important job of cleaning the air that enters your car’s engine for combustion. In doing so, the air filter helps to remove dust, dirt, pollen and similar types of debris from the incoming air, before it can mix with the fuel in the combustion chamber. The additional benefits of … Continued
Regular servicing of your vehicle is essential for safety, but it can also promote better efficiency. While an annual MOT is the main type of servicing most people are familiar with, there is also such a thing as an interim service. An interim service typically happens every 6 months or 6,000 miles (whichever comes first). … Continued
Stop start technology in vehicles was invented due to a mix of environmental, engineering and regulatory pressures. Before then, standard car batteries couldn’t cope with the demands of stopping and starting the engine quickly, especially while stuck in traffic. It’s always useful to learn more about how your vehicle works, including why certain functions were … Continued
Just like vehicle filters, car batteries don’t last forever. In fact, the average lifespan of a car battery is only around 3-5 years. Signs your car battery may need replacing include the battery not holding a charge, the car not starting, corroded terminals or if the battery struggles to meet performance demand. In today’s post, … Continued
Once a vehicle is over three years old, it will require an MOT test to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy. The test covers a number of aspects to check if the vehicle meets all of the required safety and environmental standards. If you are curious to understand what will be checked during an MOT test, … Continued
Vehicle exhausts play an important role in collecting gases from the engine so that harmful substances can be removed. Therefore, an exhaust not only improves the performance of a vehicle, but is also crucial to fuel efficiency, keeping exhaust fumes away from the driver and passengers, plus controlling the noise produced by the vehicle. However, … Continued
If a car engine won’t start because the battery is flat, a jump start can be used to give the battery a temporary boost to get the vehicle running again. Things that can cause the battery to drain include leaving the lights on overnight, cold weather, a faulty charging system or a loose connection. The … Continued
Car engines are made up of many components that each work to enable a vehicle to start and run smoothly. Two such components are spark plugs and glow plugs, which are often referred to interchangeably yet have some distinct differences to know about. Crucially, glow plugs and spark plugs work in different types of engines … Continued
