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Summer is a great time for driving, especially on long road trips or weekend getaways. But while most people think about checking their air conditioning or topping up coolant during this season, the car battery often gets overlooked. Like cold weather, heat can take a toll on your battery in ways that aren’t always obvious […]

You’re driving along and suddenly that little orange engine light pops on. Maybe it’s nothing serious. But then it goes off. A few days later, it’s back. This keeps happening, and it’s easy to ignore since the car still runs. But here’s the truth: when the check engine light keeps coming back, your vehicle is

Run-flat tyres offer a bit of reassurance. When one loses air, it doesn’t fall flat right away. You can usually keep driving for a short distance, with no need to pull over on the spot. That’s helpful when there’s nowhere safe to stop or if you’re far from a garage. But like all tyres, they

The way your brake pedal feels when you step on it can tell you a lot about what’s going on with your car. It’s one of those parts that often flies under the radar until it suddenly feels different. Most drivers are familiar enough with their vehicles to detect small changes, and brake pedal feel

Summer is a great time to get behind the wheel and enjoy longer days, but the warm weather doesn’t always make things easy for your car. Hot temperatures can speed up wear on parts you might not pay much attention to like your tyres, battery, or cooling system. What looks like a bright, sunny morning

Cars have changed a lot over the years. They’ve become smarter, more complex, and packed with electronics that help them run better. But when something goes wrong, it’s not always easy to tell what’s causing the issue just by looking or listening. That’s where professional fault finding comes in. Spotting problems early means they get

There’s nothing worse than getting ready to head out on a sunny summer morning, only to find your car won’t start. You turn the key or press the button, and instead of the usual hum of the engine, you’re met with weak clicks or silence. While most people expect starting problems in winter, it’s just

Getting a flat tyre is never great, but when it happens at night, the situation can feel a lot worse. Visibility drops, traffic feels faster, and finding help isn’t always simple. Whether you’ve pulled over to the side of a quiet road or you’re stranded in a poorly lit car park, the stress of being

Summer is a great time to get out on the road, but the warmer months can put a lot of pressure on your vehicle. The heat, longer daylight hours, and increased mileage from trips and holidays all take their toll in different ways. If you’re not staying on top of basic maintenance, small problems can

Stopping distance is how far your vehicle travels from the second you hit the brakes to the moment it comes to a full stop. It depends on your reaction time, road conditions, tyre grip, and most importantly, the condition of your brakes. If something in the system isn’t working well, even a quick press on