If you are the owner of a brand new car, you may have the first few car services for free if you take it back to the dealer you bought it from, but what if you have a used car or if your car is out of warranty and out of free services? Servicing your car is crucial to the efficiency and longevity of your car and it is something you definitely do...
An annual MOT check is a legal requirement to ensure that your car is roadworthy, the test reveals potential problems that could affect the safety of your car further down the line. Warrantywise have put together a blog post that explains everything you need to know about the MOT test. What does MOT stand for? MOT is actually named after a defunc...
At Warrantywise, we understand how important it is to keep your home running as smoothly as possible, especially your Boiler and Central Heating. We all have certain household appliances that we can't live without and that's why it's vital to clean them regularly to ensure they're in great condition when we need them most. Check out these tips by A...
The Ford Fiesta tops the sales charts for 2018, as the best-selling car with over 95,000 sold. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed the top ten best-selling cars in the UK for 2018. Once again, the Ford Fiesta topped the charts with over 30,000 more sales than the Volkswagen Golf, in second place. Followed by the Va...
Warrantywise has revealed the top ten largest repair bills from 2018. The list of the top ten repairs for the year range from £8,928 to £5,009. A cooling Fan Motor repair for a Lamborghini Aventador tops the list with a repair bill totalling a massive £8,928, which was covered by Warrantywise. Warrantywise provides an extended vehicle warranty ...
Motorists should be given a compulsory eye test every decade to ensure they are fit to be on the road, experts say. Almost half of optometrists in the UK have seen a patient in the last month who continued to drive despite being told their vision is below the legal standard, a report by the Association of Optometrists (AOP) has revealed. The ...
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 vehicle's 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...
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...
