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...
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, ...
Research shows the car footballers own and how many minutes of play it takes to pay for them; results also show a correlation between the type of cars owned and the position footballers play in. Jesus Navas could pay for his Nissan Micra in just 11 minutes of game play Chelsea’s John Terry owns the most expensive car, valued at more than ap...
It’s a gut-wrenching feeling when you find out something has gone wrong with your car and it never seems to come at an ideal time. Paying for a mechanic to fix these issues can cost you a lot of hard earned cash, and something you may not have even budgeted for. We take a look at the top 5 things that could go wrong with your car. Here are some ...
Trying to find a brand new car that fits all of your needs can be hard, and it can prove even more difficult when the driver is 6 foot tall! Packing yourself into a Mini Cooper isn’t the brightest of ideas for many reasons – you will feel squashed, uncomfortable and won’t be able to drive to the best of your ability. To help tall driv...
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ELECTRIC CARS HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS AND, FOR MANY DRIVERS, THERE’S A STRONG URGE TO FINALLY MAKE THE JUMP ACROSS. HOWEVER, UNLESS YOU’RE PREPARED AHEAD OF TIME, YOU MIGHT FIND JUMPING TO AN ELECTRIC CAR TO BE A BIG SHOCK After all, while somethings change, many things remain the same. EVs might represent the ...
