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Car Not Starting? Here’s What You Need To Know (and Do)
Most of us have been there: you turn the key in the ignition and nothing happens, or something happens, but your car won’t go. Of course,...
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Vehicle Emissions Part Two: Impact on You and the Environment
The topic of vehicle emissions can be a confusing and emotive one, with ever-changing guidelines and increasing restrictions being placed on...
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Guide to Emissions: Understanding Your Vehicle’s Impact on the Environment
Exhaust fumes can be harmful to health and the environment, and with rising awareness of the impact of exhaust fumes on public health,...
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Signs That You Have a Problem With Your Alternator
Last week, we looked at what the alternator does and how it works. Identifying a faulty alternator is not always straightforward as usually...
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Focus On: Alternators Part One
If you have ever experienced a battery that just won’t hold charge properly then the problem is likely to be the battery, however, there is a...
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MOT Guide Part Two: MOT Checks
If you read last week’s blog which provided the basics of MOT checks, you will know that vehicles need to pass their MOT test every year...
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MOT: Your Complete Guide
If your vehicle is more than three years old, it is essential that it goes through an MOT test to make sure that it is safe and...
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Boost Leaks: Causes and Fixes
It’s a driver’s nightmare: going to overtake a slow vehicle or accelerate on a main road, only to realise that your foot is on the ground and...
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Damaged Boost Pipe: Identifying The Problem
If you notice a sudden lack of power while driving, struggle to accelerate, or notice your mpg dropping, you may well have a faulty or...
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What To Do After a Traffic Collision Part Three: Insurance and Repairs
Anyone involved in a collision will probably tell you that the situation goes in a blur: one minute you are driving along as normal and the...
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What To Do After a Traffic Collision Part Two: Your Questions Answered
Nobody wants to contemplate being in a car crash, or the implications of a collision, but by preparing yourself in some way, you can help to...
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What To Do Immediately After a Traffic Collision
It’s the thing that most people dread: being involved in a collision between your vehicle and something else. If it happens, it can be easy...