MAINTENANCE 19 August 2026
How often should a car be serviced
Whether mileage or time decides it, and why the interval shortens in city driving.
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REPAIR 12 August 2026
How long do brake pads last
The driving habits that set pad life, and how you can tell when a change is due.
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MAINTENANCE 5 August 2026
Choosing the right engine oil
Viscosity grades, manufacturer approvals and how the job of the oil changes with mileage.
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REPAIR 29 July 2026
The signs a battery gives before it fails
Slow starting, dimming headlights and electronic warnings, before it leaves you stranded.
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DRIVING 22 July 2026
When to change to seasonal tyres
The temperature threshold, tread depth, and when an all-season tyre really is enough.
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MAINTENANCE 15 July 2026
When to align and balance the wheels
Steering vibration, the car pulling to one side, and tyres wearing on one edge.
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MAINTENANCE 8 July 2026
When air conditioning needs a service
Weaker cooling, a smell in the cabin, and how a refrigerant leak is told apart.
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REPAIR 1 July 2026
What the warning light means
The difference between amber and red warnings, and when it is safe to carry on driving.
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DRIVING 24 June 2026
Getting a car ready for winter
Battery, antifreeze, wipers and tyres: a short list to work through before the cold sets in.
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DRIVING 17 June 2026
Why an inspection matters when buying used
Paint thickness readings, chassis checks, and the line in the report that changes the price.
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REPAIR 10 June 2026
How bodywork and paint actually works
From dent removal to colour matching, the stages a panel goes through in the workshop.
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DRIVING 3 June 2026
Realistic ways to cut fuel consumption
From tyre pressure to the air filter, the items that measurably affect what you burn.
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