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With Britain’s winters worsening in recent years, more and more car owners are turning to winter tyres for improved wet weather and cold road grip. Although mainland Europe has embraced winter tyres with open arms, the UK is still somewhat slow to respond, asking the question “do they really make THAT much of a difference?”

What tyres do I need for my car?

Servicing New Cars Under Manufacturers Warranty, Did You Know....?

As lockdown restrictions within the UK begin to ease, holidays and short breaks become possible again. England campsites officially reopened on 4th of July and it’s the right time to start out planning your next Road Trip. We narrow down the top 10 camping sites in the heart of England, that are motorhome and caravan friendly, where you can spend time together with your friends and family this summer.

Turbo failure can be alarming. Before you replace your turbo, however, know that the cause of turbo failure is nearly always elsewhere; in fact, less than one percent of turbo failures are due to a manufacturing problem with the turbo itself.

A car service is a maintenance check-up that's carried out at set time intervals (at least every year) or after the vehicle has travelled a certain number of miles. The car manufacturer specifies the service intervals by creating a service schedule that you should aim to follow.

Driving a car that pulls to the left or right can be distracting, frustrating and tiring as you try to keep it travelling in a straight line. There are a number of reasons for a vehicle to pull to one side, including everything from an underinflated tyre to failed suspension parts.

Although they sound similar, there is a significant difference between wheel balancing and wheel alignment. Balancing focuses on weight distribution whereas alignment assesses the position of the wheels.

Discover the top 10 car repair bills authorised by Warrantywise in 2018.

The speed rating of a tyre indicates the maximum speed that it can be driven at safely. Displayed on the sidewall of the tyre, you'll find its speed rating, diameter of the wheel, depth of the sidewall and width of the tyre.

Your car's tyres are the only thing that come into contact with the road. As such, it's important that we take care of them so that they can take care of us. You should be regularly checking your car's tyre pressure (at least once a month) to ensure that they don't wear prematurely, to reduce fuel costs and make sure your car handles corners and braking effectively while driving.

It is estimated that a motorist puts the wrong fuel in their vehicle every three and a half minutes. All it takes is a momentary lapse in concentration and all of a sudden, you've put petrol in your diesel or diesel in your petrol. Misfuelling your car can be a costly mistake, but there are actions you can take to minimise the amount you have to pay.

Buying Tyres Online In Oxfordshire

Pickup trucks are at the moment experiencing a boom in popularity here in the UK. There is so much growth of pickup sales in the UK that we have become Europe’s top market for mid-sized trucks in the recent years.

If you’re in the market for a new vehicle because you’re finding that you are struggling to fit everything you need into your current one, you’ve probably found yourself deliberating between whether you need a bigger car, a van or a used pickup truck. This article will demonstrate the many benefits that a truck, such as the Isuzu pickup has over vans and cars and will show you that this type of vehicle really is the best one for you.

There are no two ways about it - motoring is an increasingly expensive business. Fuel prices continue to horrify despite a drop in the global price of oil, and other running costs similarly seem to go up every year.

Smart motorways - what are they and how to use them

Where To Go Fly Fishing In Oxfordshire

How to sell your car quicker and for more money

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Car Service Garage

How to Charge a Car Battery

There is no universal place to keep your locking wheel nut key, so you need to put it somewhere safe you will remember.

Prepare Your Car For It’s MOT And Pass First Time – Here’s How (And You Don’t Need To Be A Mechanic)

It can be a worrying experience to find your steering wheel vibrating while you are driving, especially if it starts to happen when you are picking up speed.