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How to Prepare Your Car for the Colder Seasons

We’ve collated a list of tips and tricks to keep your car in top condition and prepared for the colder weather. It’s important to keep on top of these to make sure that you and others remain safe on the road during the winter.

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How Seasonal Changes Affect Your Tyre Safety

Weather conditions are ever changing and seasons fly by, we are sharing tips on how weather conditions affect your tyres and how you can protect yourself and others from an accident caused by unroadworthy tyres.

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Signs You Need New Car Tyres Before Your Next Trip

Do you check your tyres every 4 weeks? If your tyres are worn down, you may become in danger and risk an accident due to your tyres. Maintaining your tyres is one of the most important features to ensure the safety of your vehicle is maximised.

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Tyre safety month 2024: Here’s what to check to make sure your tyres are safe

October marks Tyre Safety Month, bringing into focus an area of car maintenance which a lot of motorists neglect.

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Understanding Tyre Speed Rating – All You Need to Know

In this blog post, we will explain what tyre speed rating is, how it is determined, and why it is important.

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What to do if your car breaks down or you have an accident??

The 19th – 25th of November is Road Safety Week, an opportunity for road users to re-familiarise themselves with, and raise awareness for, the importance of road safety. Following road safety guidelines is a surefire way to reduce the risk of an accident when driving, but what should you do if you do find yourself in accident or your car has broken down?

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5 Signs Your Car Battery Needs to be Replaced

It's essential that your car battery is always functioning properly. We’ll take you through five signs that your car battery needs replacing.

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How to get desert sand off your car without damaging the paint

Here's our handy guide on how to safely get rid of the desert residue from your beloved car.

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What is debadging, and how does it affect your car?

Many car enthusiasts consider ‘debadging’ their car - removing the manufacturer’s logo badge - as a means of creating a sleek, minimalist look.

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Does a New Engine Increase the Value of My Car?

Are you facing engine issues or contemplating a car engine replacement? Then you'll want to know if replacing the engine can enhance the value of your car.

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How Does Rust Affect Car Value?

Rust is a common occurrence that affects most metals, including those used in your car's frame and panels. But how does rust affect the value of your car?

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What Exactly Is Car Remapping?

Though casual drivers may shy away from car mapping, avid car enthusiasts often choose to do it to get the most out of their vehicles. Let’s take a closer look to define what car remapping is, what it does to your engine, and what it means for the value of your car if you come to resell it.