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Can I Drive My Car on the Road Without an MOT?

By Eve McPherson - June 30th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

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You must have a valid MOT certificate in order to drive on UK roads, except in very specific circumstances.

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How to Check and Replace Your Windscreen Wipers

By Eve McPherson - June 29th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

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When you think of the important safety components in your vehicle, you probably think of the brakes, tyres and engine - but what about your windscreen wipers? Your car’s windscreen wipers help you to drive safely in wet weather conditions,...

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Can You Drive a Car With SORN to an MOT Test?

By Eve McPherson - June 26th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

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Driving a vehicle with SORN on a public road can land you a heavy fine or even result in court prosecution, but can you drive a car with SORN to an MOT test? Read on and find out when you can drive a car with SORN, whether you can drive a vehicl...

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What Is an MOT?

By Eve McPherson - June 26th, 2023 - 2 Comments - Car Care Made Simple

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An MOT is a mandatory yearly inspection designed to ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and meets certain safety and environmental standards.

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Misfuelling: What Happens If I Put Petrol in a Diesel Car?

By Eve McPherson - June 22nd, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

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If you’ve ever found yourself standing at the pumps wondering how you’ve managed to fill your diesel car up with petrol, you’re not alone. Putting the wrong fuel in your car - or ‘misfuelling’ - happens way more of...

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How Do Anti-lock Brakes Work? (ABS)

By Eve McPherson - April 17th, 2023 - 0 Comments - Uncategorized

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An anti-lock brake system uses electronics to stop your car from skidding when you brake harshly, by controlling the braking force that is applied to the wheels. This can help you to stop faster, and give you greater control over your steering i...

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How Long Do Brake Pads and Brake Discs Last?

By Eve McPherson - April 13th, 2023 - 4 Comments - Uncategorized

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Your car’s brake pads and discs will gradually wear out over time, so it is important that you know when to book a replacement. Read on and learn what you can do to make your brake pads and discs last longer, how to tell if your brake disc...

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Cambelt vs Timing Belt vs Timing Chain: 10 Things You Need to Know

By Eve McPherson - April 12th, 2023 - 10 Comments - Uncategorized

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Keeping important components of the motor working in sync, your car’s cambelt – also known as a timing belt – regulates your engine’s timing. Every vehicle has a cambelt, though certain vehicles will have a timing chain i...

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What Is a Speed Awareness Course? (And What to Expect From One)

By Eve McPherson - March 13th, 2023 - 43 Comments - Lifestyle

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Have you been asked to attend an invite-only speed awareness course? In the UK, the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) gives a motorist caught committing a ‘low level’ traffic offence the chance to attend a re-educati...

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EV Servicing Costs a Third Less Than ICE Servicing on Average

By Drew Hickman - February 22nd, 2023 - 0 Comments - News

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According to our latest bookings data, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are significantly cheaper to service than petrol, hybrid or diesel models.1 Our data shows that an EV service costs on average £103 – around a third less expensive than d...

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