Bump starting a car
22 Sep 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (309)
There will come a time during your car's lifetime where you will need to change the battery. Depending on how much you use it and how old it is, you may be lucky to not have to worry about it for 7 ye...
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Car won't start - What is the problem?
19 Apr 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (340)
You get in your car one morning, put the keys in and turn them and all of a sudden you hear this strange noise. You discard it and try one more time and the same weird noise comes again but your car w...
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Basic car maintenance
03 Feb 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (235)
It’s very common for motorists to pay mechanics and garages money to check the simplest car parts and maintenance. Every year car owners stump up to £50 for a qualified mechanic to look ov...
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Mobile mechanic
29 Jan 2011 | Comments (0) | Views (260)
We all dread that time of year when MOT is up for renewal; not only do you have to pay a fee for a qualified mechanic to look at your car but if the car is over 3 years old, there may be small parts o...
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Preparing your car for winter
22 Oct 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (328)
As much of the North of Britain prepare for the first snowfall this winter, it’s a good time for those who live a little further south to start preparing their car for the winter months. Before ...
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How to Increase the Value of Your Car
20 Sep 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (160)
It doesn't matter if you want to protect the investment in your car or you intend to sell right away, it is always wise to increase the value of your car. There are certain things that you can do to m...
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Car repair questions
06 Sep 2010 | Comments (0) | Views (245)
There will come a time in your life when you will need to have your car repaired. Although most people turn to the internet to fix minor problems, many are also attempting to fix more complex problems...
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Car Dent Repair
21 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (201)
No matter how careful you are, sometimes you just cannot escape getting dents in your car. It can happen if you didn't notice an obstruction when you were reversing or it could be that somebody bumped...
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Car scratch removal
20 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (286)
One of the most common fears of owning a car is getting your car scratched. Will you be able to fix it yourself or will you have to go to a garage? Many people do not see a mechanic for something so t...
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Windscreen chip repair
05 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) | Views (224)
There are quite a few adverts showing free windscreen chip repairs but are they really free? Windscreen chips have to be smaller than a £2 coin to be repaired and if they are bigger than that, t...
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How to jump start a car?
21 Dec 2007 | Comments (2) | Views (418)
What you will need: jump start leads (one red and one black), gloves and a small brush for cleaning. When you’ve not driven your car for a long time or you’ve left your headlights on by mistake you m...
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Replacing wiper blades on your car
09 Sep 2007 | Comments (0) | Views (466)
When driving during bad weather conditions such as rain, windshield wipers are very important because they allow you to see clearly where you are going. It is therefore a good idea to make sure that y...
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How to resolve handbrake problems?
17 May 2007 | Comments (3) | Views (3111)
How is handbrake adjustment done? If you want to adjust the handbrake cable, you will need to disconnect the handbrake cable, unbolt the caliper from its guide pins and firmly force the piston back t...
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Checking and maintaining engine oil
28 Jan 2007 | Comments (0) | Views (357)
It is important to check the engine oil in your vehicle frequently to monitor its level. This will prevent the engine from being damaged as the oil acts as a lubricant which also cleans and cools the ...
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