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An MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is legally required for vehicles over three years old in the UK to ensure they are road safe and meet environmental standards. Knowing when your MOT is due is essential to avoid penalties and keep your vehicle on the road. Find out how to check the MOT expiry date below.

Tyre speed rating explained: discover what it means, the differences, and how to decode the index. Ensure your tyres meet your vehicle's needs.

The speedometer is a vital instrument that measures and displays your vehicle's current speed. It is located on the dashboard in the driver's line of sight and provides real-time feedback on how fast the vehicle is travelling. It works through a combination of mechanical and electronic components, with sensors detecting wheel rotation and transmitting this information to the speedometer display.

Most car manufacturers recommend checking the engine oil level once the car has cooled down as this is not only safer, but it also allows the oil to settle and provides a more precise reading of how much oil is left in the reservoir. Learn how to do this in the handy guide below.

A leaking shock absorber can compromise your vehicle's performance and stability. In this article, we'll discuss the key symptoms to look out for and the common causes behind leak, and offer practical solutions, ensuring a smooth ride every time you hit the road.

Is your car’s paintwork looking a bit shabby and in need of a fresh coat? If you want the best, most natural looking results, you'd better make sure to use the right paint for your vehicle make and model by colour and shade. This is where the paint code comes in handy.

Coolant is an essential car fluid needed to regulate the temperature of a piping hot engine. The mixture of antifreeze and water not only prevents the motor from overheating and freezing, but it also acts as protection against corrosion and distributes heat more evenly.

Is your engine acting up and losing power? It could be due to a loss of compression. Compression plays an important role in the ignition process of internal combustion engines as it generates the high temperatures needed to ignite the fuel.

The car begins to swerve and swerves sideways – a burst tyre! Although relatively unlikely, it is an absolute nightmare for many drivers. According to the German Automobile Association ADAC, a puncture occurs on average only once every 150,000 kilometres – a burst tyre at full speed is even less likely – but drivers should know what to do in an emergency to avoid a serious accident. The risk of a tyre bursting or a tyre blowout should not be underestimated. Let’s take a closer look at how a tyre bursts and what to do if your tyre bursts while you are driving.

Vehicle fires can pose a significant risk to both occupants and property, so it is vital that you take proactive steps to reduce the risk. Starting with regular maintenance checks to careful handling of flammable materials, adopting preventive practices can significantly decrease the likelihood of a car catching fire. With this in mind, we will outline what you can do to protect your vehicle from the potential threat of fire.

Imagine a world where the air you breathe is cleaner, the skies are clearer and your impact on the environment is significantly reduced - all because of the car you drive. This vision is at the heart of Euro 6, the latest and most stringent of Europe's vehicle emission standards.

If your windscreen wipers are squeaking, leaving dirty streaks behind or aren’t clearing the glass of snow, rain and dirt as effectively as they used to, don’t be too quick to replace them. If upon inspection there are no obvious signs of wear or damage, the solution could be as simple as giving the blades a good clean.

You can find pro tips and tricks for windscreen maintenance on our blog as well as a complete guide to wiper operation and replacement. Check out our guidelines on the best way to clean windscreen wipers below.

Direct short-range communications (DSRC) technology is essentially a wireless technology that allows nearby vehicles to directly communicate with one another, as well as with the surrounding infrastructure, without the need for a cellular network. The wireless network provides secure and reliable information transmission, operating within a 30 MHz band according to European DSRC standards.

Neither you nor your motorcycle are going to get very far without fuel. Similar to the effects of food on humans, the quality of the fuel can have a significant impact on the vehicle’s performance. If your petrol or diesel is full of contaminants, it will eventually clog up the fuel supply and injection system of the engine, causing power losses and damage. Even the smallest of contaminants can contribute to increased wear and corrosion. This is where the fuel filter comes in.