If you drive a diesel car or are looking to purchase one, it is vital to know about the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). We explain what it is, how it works and most importantly how to look after it. What is a DPF? A Diesel Particulate Filter is a filter that captures and stores exhaust soot. Since diesel cars produce soot they are therefore ...
Checking your car’s engine oil on a regular basis is vital to keep your engine running in good condition, making it last longer, run better and to help improve fuel efficiency. Before checking your vehicles engine oil, it is important to check the owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer's recommendations to make sure you have the right type ...
The MOT test will change on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt. There are 5 main changes coming into force, and here's what you need to know. 1. Defects will be categorised differently Defects found during the MOT will be categorised as either: danger...
We all rely on our washing machines to keep our clothes fresh and clean, however very few of us actually remember to regularly clean it. If your washing machine is not maintained and cleaned regularly, it is likely to breaking down. In order to banish bad odours, kill germs and prevent the build-up of lime scale, it is important to regularly clean ...
The first MOT test on cars and motorcycles will not be extended to 4 years due to safety concerns, after a consultation to extend the MoT limit was over turned. The decision to stick with the current 3 years has been announced after the Department for Transport (DfT) opted against extending the MoT for new cars to 4 years. Putting safety ...
As one of the most time saving appliances in your home, it is vital to clean your dishwasher regularly. Limescale and grease can build up on parts of your dishwasher, even if you can’t see it, so if you want your dishwasher to clean efficiently you have to look after it. Maintenance does not take long, but will help keep your dishwasher working b...
Nothing blows a budget faster than a car repair. Car repair bills are expensive and can set you back financially, unless your car is under warranty. If your car goes wrong, it's likely you'll be met with an expensive repair bill. You may see it as part and parcel of owning a car or van but you have to admit, when it really comes down to it, hassle...
Warrantywise continues to expand with the introduction of two brand-new pre-purchase vehicle inspections – The Premium Vehicle Inspection and the Premium Plus Vehicle Inspection The Warrantywise pre-purchase Vehicle Inspection is suitable for vehicles of any age or mileage, with photographs included within the inspection report It is the only v...
UK Speeding offences rise by a third to reach six year high. Vehicle offences reached a nine-year peak in 2016, with almost 3.06 million recorded across the year - the highest since 3.33million noted in 2007. Statistics from the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that speeding offences reached a six year high in 2016. There were 2.2 milli...
Warrantywise survey finds that UK buyers think German cars are among the most reliable on the road, despite Warrantywise data showing many are ‘below average’ In a survey of more than 750 people, Mercedes, Audi and BMW were all in the top 10 for reliability – Warrantywise data, however, puts them at 27th, 28th and 29th respectively Fiat, ...
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