Tag Archives: Car Maintenance

One-in-six drivers who ignore MOT advisories suffer a breakdown, or worse, according to new RAC research based on cars that had recently taken the annual roadworthiness test. In other words, an estimated six million motorists went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a …

With Easter and spring-time staycations on the horizon, it’s easy to get distracted by packing and forget the importance of checking your vehicle and its tyres ahead of a long journey. We’ve teamed up with the experts at leading mid-range tyre brand, Davanti Tyres, to recommended these five maintenance checks …

Almost six in 10 drivers say they are hit with surprise repair costs for their car every year, typically forking out £617. More than a third (37%) of those facing these repairs said they experienced financial difficulty in paying for them. Tyres top the list of unexpected motoring costs (64%), …

New data from the RAC reveals that 20% of UK drivers under the age of 44 have cut costs by skipping legally required MOTs or delaying tyre replacements, raising significant safety concerns. The cost-of-living crisis has also driven 19% of all drivers to reduce or halt car servicing and repairs …

  Changing the oil in the car is a procedure that every car owner faces. And if the oil itself can be changed without special skills, then changing the oil filter can cause some difficulties. In this article, we will present you a step-by-step guide to changing the oil filter …

The financial squeeze has resulted in a reprieve for cars over 10 years old, a new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 UK drivers with older cars revealed more than half (57%) will keep their car for longer due to worries about the current economic situation. However, running an ageing …

More than a third of drivers aged 17 to 24 (37%) are putting off necessary repairs to their vehicles in an attempt to cut their outgoings as the cost-of-living crisis bites< according to new research. The 2022 RAC Report on Motoring also found nearly a fifth of young people (16%) …

New research claims that more than three-quarters of motorists aged 18-34 have delayed key vehicle checks to save money. As drivers battle the cost of living crisis, data commissioned by the UK’s leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, also shows almost a third (28%) of younger drivers have held …

Three in four drivers are not confident about performing even the most basic car maintenance, according to a new study. Research by comparethemarket.com found that 76% of UK drivers admit there are no car maintenance tasks they feel confident conducting themselves Changing a tyre (27%), checking brake level fluid (21%), …

The automobile is among the most important inventions in human history. It allowed people to travel great distances in a shorter amount of time. Whether for work or leisure, it has a place in any home.  But owning a car means taking care of it, too. That is why it …