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
If your car shuts off automatically at traffic lights and restarts the moment you lift your foot from the brake or press the clutch, you have a stop start system. To make that type of system work reliably, your vehicle needs a specific type of battery built to handle it. Standard car batteries are designed … 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
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
Being able to drive gives a sense of personal freedom, especially if you are someone who is currently reliant on public transport to get around. But with this convenience comes some heavy costs not just in terms of car insurance, but also purchasing the vehicle itself. As a newly qualified driver, or an existing driver … Continued
A recent YouGov poll found that 42% of those looking to buy a car in the next 12 months would consider a hybrid car. While hybrid cars may have a higher initial cost, they can have lower running costs and are more eco-friendly to drive. If you have yet to explore the hybrid car market, … Continued
Changing filters in agricultural vehicles is crucial for maintaining performance, reducing breakdowns, and extending the lifespan of these costly machines which are predominately used for business, production and transport. Agricultural vehicles including tractors, harvesters, and other heavy-duty equipment, operate in demanding environments where dust, dirt, and debris are prevalent, meaning there is an increased risk … Continued
