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How tyre damage can hinder performance

Vehicle tyre close up

Tyre problems for any road user are no laughing matter. Damage to your tyres not only reduces the performance and efficiency of your car, but it can pose a serious risk to your safety and that of other road users.

Tyres are some of the most common car parts that encounter wear and tear. This is because they are in constant contact with the road surface. Subsequently, tyres will often need periodic attention to prevent permanent tyre damage and having to fork out on unnecessary replacements.

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Thinking about scrapping a car this Christmas?

Christmas wrapped car

Forget Christmas wrapping, what about Christmas scrapping?

Is the festive season a good time to scrap your car? If you need some extra cash for the most expensive time of the year, selling your old banger for scrap could be the sleigh to go …

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Basic car maintenance: Replacing the horn on a car

Man pressing palm on a car steering wheel horn

Beep, beep!

Is your car horn sounding off key, out of tune or just mute?

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Hydrogen Powered Cars in the UK

Hydrogen molecules graphic

It was once predicted by the government that there could be 1.5 million hydrogen-powered cars in the UK by 2030. That is unlikely to happen now, but electric cars that run on hydrogen are a viable alternative to battery powered electric vehicles (BEVs) and may also be a greener option too.

With the sale of new petrol and diesel cars banned after 2035, EVs that run on lithium ion batteries are not the only choice for zero emission driving. In this guide we look at how a hydrogen-powered car works, what refuelling is like and what the future might hold for hydrogen-powered cars.

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How to Change your Engine Oil

Car mechanic checking oil dipstick

Learning how to change engine oil is an incredibly valuable skill to learn. As well as extending the life of your car by thousands of miles, it’s also something that can save you a sizeable chunk of money over time. It’s one of those things around your engine to keep an eye out for.

Here’s our DIY guide to how to change your engine oil.

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