Maintaining Your Car
Looking for the best garage near you? Whether your car needs an MOT, a service, or you just need to know how much it’s costing you, find out valuable information here.
When is my MOT due? How to check and stay on top of your MOT due date
Everything you need to know about your MOT due date: checking, tracking, and staying compliant
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1 in 5 young drivers risk illegal driving by skipping MOTs and tyre replacements
With rising car repair costs, many drivers under 44 are delaying essential maintenance—but is saving now worth the risks and bigger bills...
Nov 04, 2024
Watch out: counterfeit car parts are putting drivers at risk
How fake car parts could be putting you in danger without you even knowing it
Oct 22, 2024
Win an Unforgettable Australian Open Experience with Kia
The prize includes flights, accommodation, and tickets to one of the world’s most exciting tennis tournaments.
Oct 14, 2024
UK pothole crisis: nearly half a million cars damaged in 2024
So far this year, nearly half a million cars have broken down due to potholes, with over 50,000 incidents occurring in September alone.
Oct 07, 2024
Research reveals EV repair costs up to 50% higher than ICE-powered cars
Common issues with EVs include failures in battery charge control modules, power distribution boxes, warning lights, and shock absorbers.
Oct 02, 2024
Tyre Safety Month: Here's All You Need to Know
Tyre Safety Month is spearheaded by TyreSafe, a UK charity founded in 2006, dedicated to tyre safety
Sep 30, 2024
Vehicle recalls surge more than tenfold since 1994
In the first eight months of 2024, nearly 1.1 million cars were recalled, a dramatic increase from only 27 recalls in 1994.
Sep 23, 2024
Red flashing lights approved for breakdown vehicles on UK roads to boost safety
Starting this week, operators can now apply to the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) to use bright red lamps, which were only used by...
Sep 19, 2024
EVs written off half as often as petrol cars since 2015, study reveals
CAP’s study, which looked at cars under five years old from 2015 to August 2024, found that only 0.9 per cent of EVs were written off,...
Sep 19, 2024
These are the job titles with the highest car insurance premiums
Quotezone recently analysed 100,000 policies to find out which job titles can raise or lower your insurance premium
Sep 10, 2024
Pros and cons of a used car warranty
Why a used car warranty can be a tremendous investment but is not the solution to every problem.
Jun 12, 2024
Summer car maintenance tips
Your car always requires care and maintenance throughout the year to remain in pristine condition. However, it requires special care during...
Apr 24, 2024
What Causes Your Tyres to Be Illegal? The complete guide to be road-legal
Owning a car comes with its challenges, and one that often catches drivers off guard is the issue of illegal tyres.
Apr 23, 2024
How do I know if my car has been recalled?
A car recall happens when a manufacturer identifies a safety defect in a specific vehicle or group of vehicles. This defect could pose a...
Mar 15, 2024
How do I know if my car is taxed? Here's everything you need to know
How do you know when to pay your car tax and if it's done successfully? Let's find out.
Mar 07, 2024
Spare Wheels: A vanishing feature in the modern automotive industry
Just 3% of newly sold cars come equipped with a spare wheel
Nov 30, 2023
Is it worth getting winter tyres in the UK?
During winter, drivers must take necessary precautions for safe travel in challenging conditions.
Nov 13, 2023
Tips for getting your car autumn ready
As summer bids farewell and autumn approaches, it's time to shift gears and prepare for changing weather.
Oct 06, 2023
Tyre Safety Month: Keeping your tyres safe
This October provides an ideal opportunity to give your tyres the attention they deserve as Tyre Safety Month kicks off.
Oct 02, 2023
The most common reason for failing an MOT test
Figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Authority (DVSA) which oversees the MOT tests and maintains standards, show that around 29 per...
Sep 26, 2023