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How to change your engine oil
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 changing your engine oil.
Car Cleaning Tips
You could easily get your car cleaned and valeted at a commercial car wash, but wouldn’t it be better to save some money and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself? It doesn’t have to take much more than an hour or two. This guide to car cleaning tips will help you get that showroom shine in no time.
Here are the basic bits of kit to clean your car inside and out:
How To Replace A Car Air Filter
Changing an air filter in a car is an easy and quick motor maintenance job. It does not require any professional training or skills, and all you need is a few tools and a few minutes to replace a car engine air filter. It is one of those common car issues that you can fix yourself.
Whether you drive a petrol or diesel vehicle, the fuel needs to combine with oxygen in order to work effectively. Air filters ensure that any kind of debris, pollen or dirt in the air does not get into the vehicle’s engine. The cleaner the air is that reaches the engine the more efficiently the car will run. Over time air filters get dirty and become less effective. If air filters aren’t changed regularly, the engine is more likely to be damaged.
Our Guide to Pre-Worn Tyres
The Tyre Industry Federation estimates that 10% of all tyres bought in the UK are part-worn. That’s about 5 million tyres that are not brand new when they are fitted to vehicles. Reputable tyre retailers will ensure the tyres they sell are above the legal standard, but not every dealer is so diligent.
What do you need to look out for when buying part-worn tyres, and what are the warning signs?
Finding a car engine replacement in the UK
A car engine is one of the most important components of a working vehicle. Without a working engine, your vehicle is a motionless chassis. Unfortunately, there are engines that stop functioning either due to malfunction or a road accident.
So, when the time comes, how do you find a replacement engine? You might be surprised to learn that second hand engines are a viable alternative to a new engine.
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