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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.
AdBlue solution used in diesel engines fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems. Its main purpose is to lower harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by converting them into harmless nitrogen and water vapour.
Fitting a baby car seat correctly is essential for your child's safety on every journey. Correct installation, whether with a safety belt or Isofix system, ensures that the seat works as intended to protect your little one. Thoughtful placement increases safety and gives you peace of mind on every journey.
In the automotive industry, it is critical to adhere to the proper torque specifications when fastening nuts and bolts. Cars are complex machines with multiple parts, and it is essential to secure each piece correctly. From engine mounts to interior trim, every part has a significant role in ensuring that your car works flawlessly and safely. By ensuring that these fasteners are tightened appropriately, you can guarantee that your car will work well and remain functional for a long time. It's like assembling a jigsaw puzzle where all the pieces must fit together seamlessly. In this article, we'll take a closer look at wheel nut torque and how to tighten the wheel nuts and bolts.
Charging an electric car may seem daunting at first, but it’s a straightforward process once you know the basics. Whether you're new to EVs or just looking for tips, this guide will explain how to charge your vehicle, how long it typically takes, and what costs to expect. You'll find everything you need to make charging your EV simple and efficient.
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.
Even if your helmet looks great after ten years, has no scratches and has only been cleaned with mild detergents, there are limits to how long it will last. This is mainly due to material fatigue, which is often not visible from the outside. How long your motorcycle helmet lasts depends on how much it is used and cared for. In any case, make sure you take care of your motorcycle helmet properly. But there is one thing to keep in mind – it will eventually wear out. Here we’ll look closer and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about motorcycle helmets.
Cars can produce all kinds of odours, like the smell of burning rubber or exhaust fumes. However, if you smell a strong petrol smell in your car, you should take it seriously as fuel is highly flammable.
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.
Let’s hit the road to explore the lifespan of tyres, tips for making them last longer, and how to tell when it's time for a pit stop.
Learn how to get condensation out of headlights, what causes it, how to remove moisture without opening them, and how to prevent and repair it affordably.
You may be able to determine whether a car spark plug has seen better days just by looking at it. There are often obvious signs of wear, damage or contamination, which will be outlined in the guide below. We’ll also discuss how to test a spark plug using a multimeter.
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.
Your car's tyres are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road, making them vital for safety and performance. Over time, tyres can perish and develop cracks due to factors such as age, exposure to sunlight, and fluctuating temperatures – all common on UK roads.
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.
Under normal driving conditions, most car exhaust parts don’t need to be cleaned due to the high temperatures of the engine and exhaust gases. Most of the soot and deposits are burnt away and moisture evaporates or is drained away. However, the exhaust tip, a.k.a. the tailpipe, is arguably much more vulnerable to rust and contamination
You’ll find most of the critical car components that power your vehicle as well as its electrical and safety systems inside the car bonnet. For example, if you open up the bonnet, you should be able to spot your engine in the engine bay, the car battery and alternator, the radiator, and the fuse box without much difficulty.
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.
Trying to find the best car spark plug? We’ve put together a list of customer favourites based on spark plug reviews and ratings, discussing the qualities and differences between the top brands.
How does a tyre’s rolling resistance impact the overall performance of a vehicle? Find out more below.
Is the fuel tank filler cap actually important for my diesel engine? Can I still drive with a loose filler cap? Hopefully this guide will answer your questions.
In this guide, we'll dive into the key elements of your vehicle's “sound proofing” system, exploring the function of the silencer, causes of failure, and other critical insights.
If you're looking for new windscreen wiper blades for your car, you'll soon realise that there's a huge range to choose from and that it can sometimes be a real challenge to decide which ones are the best blades for your front and rear windows. In this article, we would like to focus on one manufacturer of windscreen wipers – Bosch. The long-established German company based in Stuttgart has been manufacturing electric windscreen wipers since 1925 – back then they were still attached to the top of the vehicle – and has a wide variety of different models in its product range. But what are the differences between AeroTwin, Twin Spoiler, AeroFit, and Bosch Twin wiper blades? With so many to choose from, we hope to clear up any confusion by explaining the different types of wiper blades.
Choosing the right windscreen wipers for a vehicle can be a challenge for even the most experienced car enthusiast. For this reason, many manufacturers have published charts to make the choice a little easier. Bosch is one of these manufacturers and has created a wiper blades finder.
If your car's sunroof is leaking, you can usually spot the problem quickly. Even a small amount of water can cause unsightly stains. Larger amounts of water will seep into the interior. Wet spots may appear on the seats or carpets, and in the worst cases, the water may run toward the dashboard and into the electrical system. A leaking sunroof does not always need to be replaced. In many cases, you can repair the problem yourself.
While the terms antifreeze and coolant are often used interchangeably, there is technically a difference. Antifreeze refers to the concentrated glycol based fluid that mixes with the water in your engine’s coolant system to prevent it from freezing up. It also reduces its boiling point and prevents the metal parts of the motor from overheating and corroding.
Looking to replace or upgrade the existing exhaust pipe on your motorcycle? Check out this handy guide.