Fault code diagnostic on your car

Written by Declan
Most of us have had a time when we have been driving in our car and a light comes up on the dashboard. Depending on what this light is, it may be a warning that there is a serious fault and it may also put your car in to a “limp mode” limiting the speed you can do. Cars often go in to this mode to stop you driving the car too fast and causing more damage and making you less likely to drive it unless taking it for repairs. If your airbag light comes on, it may mean there is a fault with the airbag but it can just need resetting. This often happens if the battery has been off the vehicle for a while. The majority of cars...
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To service or not to service that is the question.

Written by Declan
So it’s time to have your car serviced again but you are on a budget and therefore looking for ways to keep the cost down, it may be worth trying a local garage rather than the main dealership. However be aware that if your car is under guarantee or warranty having it serviced elsewhere could cause major problems and even void it completely. Another option is simply to prepare your vehicle as thoroughly as you can beforehand. You could use a guide on the internet to find out what the service will entail and find out which parts you’d be able to do yourself such as topping up your anti freeze or changing the oil. Always remember to check the conditions of your warranty before carrying out any work yourself...
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Choosing a Stylish Exhaust

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Pretty much ever single aspect of a car can be customised and the exhaust is no exception. Depending on the look you want to go for, a sparkly new exhaust can give your car a nice touch, while many modified car enthusiast replace their exhausts with ‘performance exhausts’. These do tend to be a bit shinier but of course that’s not the reason they’ve become so popular. They’re noisy, masculine and quite huge in size. If you have a standard exhaust and you’re looking to go for a bit of an upgrade then you should know that there are plenty of options out there, whether you have a hatchback, a saloon car or an SUV. A new exhaust can transform the look and feel of your car, and it can...
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Avoiding a Broken Wheel Axle

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A broken axle is a serious problem for any car owner, and the fact that it usually occurs on poor quality roads, which are usually rural roads, means that you can often be stranded hours away from any assistance. There are things which you can do which will help you to avoid this happening to you: Firstly, you need to understand the roads you’re driving on and what your vehicle can handle. It is no use driving a two wheel drive vehicle on a road which is very bumpy, as it will almost definitely cause your axle to break. Secondly, you need to do a vehicle check before you reach a road where your axle will be tested, checking to make sure that the suspension, tyres, and wheel alignment are...
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Wheel Replacements – When Changing Your Tyres isn’t Enough

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Every now and then, your entire wheel could need to be replaced. This can be a frustrating experience for people, as they may actually mistake a broken wheel for a simple flat tyre, and replace the tyre, only to have that one go flat as well. When wheels are under a lot of stress; through extended use of the vehicle, through poor quality roads, or through the improperly maintained tyres, the wheel frame could experience micro-fractures, which can leak air from the wheel, but will also reduce the safety of the vehicle, as the fractures can quickly be exacerbated by continued use of the wheels. Replacing a wheel is, unfortunately, considerably more expensive than getting a tyre replacement. It is also something which will require an expert, so you should...
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