Car Maintenance

Guides and advice to help you keep your car roadworthy and in tip top condition - you're welcome!

How do I put fuel in my car?

You’re going to have to fill up your car at some point! It’s not a difficult process, but if you’ve never done it before then it can feel quite daunting.

Knowing your external car lights

Ever wondered when to use full versus dipped beams - or when you should and shouldn't use your hazard lights? Read all about your car's exterior lights here.

How to check your engine oil

As the mornings get noticeably colder and the evenings gradually get darker - we can definitely sense that winter is on its way!

What does a full car service include?

If you want to know more about what is involved in a car service, and why it is important to have a service carried out on car regularly - we explain all here.

How to top up your engine coolant

Filling up your engine coolant for the first time? Check out our guide on what to do.

How to put screen wash in your car

We've put together some simple instructions on where to find your screen washer bottle and how fill it up!

How to prevent a frozen windscreen

Nobody likes having to get up before the crack of dawn to scrape their car, so save yourself some time by using some of these handy tricks instead!

Car maintenance 80s & 90s vs today

We're taking a look at how car maintenance has changed for young drivers over the last 30-40 years!

How to check your tyre pressure & tread depth

These checks should be done on a regular basis to stay safe and legal on the road. Here's how you make these all important tyre checks!

Car maintenance checklist

Ever wondered what you need to do to keep your car in good condition? Here's our top tips to help you, as well as why car maintenance is so important!

How to change a tyre

Check out our step by step guide on how to change a tyre - including everything you'll need to do it. It's easier than you think!

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