Car Maintenance

24 Aug

Preparing your car for a long journey

It is the responsibility of the driver to check and ensure that a vehicle is roadworthy for a long journey. Along with the annual compulsory checks, such as MOT and insurance, checking your car before a long journey is extremely important and helps to reduce the risk or accidents on the road. Check your oil level- Checking that your oil level is between the minimum and maximum level on the dipstick is a quick and simple job. Top up your oil if needed, making sure it is the correct oil for the car. Tyres- Tyres need to be checked regularly and especially before long journeys. Tyres should have adequate tread on them, making sure they are not bald and do not have any marks on the sidewall of the tyre....
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20 Jun

Why it is important to service your vehicle regularly

If you own a vehicle, it is your responsibility to make sure that it is safe and road worthy to drive. While it is not a legal requirement in the UK to get your vehicle serviced, it is compulsory to get an annual MOT. MOT’s are great for knowing your vehicle is safe to drive on the road, however, a service can examine your car or van in more detail. Servicing a vehicle can improve its lifespan and decrease the risk of a mechanical fault during driving. You can service a vehicle as often as you want but most drivers choose to service theirs annually. Servicing your vehicle annually can also help when it comes to selling. Selling a vehicle with a full service history increases the price of your...
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15 May

Creating a campervan from a regular van

Travelling and exploring is becoming even more popular over the years, and with that, many people are looking for ways to save on accommodation and travel expenses. One way is by creating and building your own campervan, converted from a regular van. Which van you decide really depends on the size of camper you are after. To start your campervan project, you must insulate the van minimising the risk of water damage from the outside and condensation build up on the inside. Once insulated, line your van with a chosen material, most popular being wood. Creating a living space is simple, with one area for sleeping and the other for cooking, and storage. You can also fit your campervan with lights and a fan system if you desire too, making...
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29 Apr

Buying The Right Fuel

Seeing as there’s a massive price decrease on fuel in the UK right now, we thought it’s only right to try and discuss the age old discussion of – is branded fuel better than supermarket fuel? First we need to confirm that supermarket and brands such as BP, Shell and Total get their fuel from similar refinery’s in the UK. So why the price difference if they source the fuel from the same refinery? Well it’s due to what each company does with the fuel afterwards. Each company has different additives that they add. For example BP are know to add more lubricants to their fuel, hence the price is higher per litre. Next question you’re probably asking is, if the branded fuel works out better value for money in...
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6 Oct

Tips related to maintenance of car tyres

Since the tires of the car maintain the entire balance and are the structural blocks of our machine, it is our responsibility to ensure its proper care and maintenance. Few tips are: 1. Efforts must be made to the check the tread depth of the tires regularly and replace them whenever necessary. These treads help in dispersing the water underneath the tire and thus maintain control. 2. Air pressure must be checked, and the condition of the tires must be constantly monitored. 3. The alignment of the wheel must be proper since they help in maintaining the life of tires, and prevent their degradation. 4. The valves of the tire must be replaced at regular intervals since a mere fault in it can lead to loss of air pressure which...
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