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Essential Car Care Guides
The most common maintenance tasks every driver should know
Check Tyre Pressure
Learn how to check and inflate your tyres to the correct pressure.
Easy5 mins
Top Up Engine Oil
Step-by-step guide to checking and topping up your engine oil safely.
Easy10 mins
Top Up Washer Fluid
Quick guide to refilling your windscreen washer fluid reservoir.
Very Easy3 mins
Top Up Coolant
How to safely check and top up your engine coolant level.
Easy10 mins
More Common Tasks
Quick guides for other frequent car maintenance needs
Change a Flat Tyre
What to do when you have a puncture
Jump Start Your Car
Safely jump start a dead battery
Check Your Oil Level
How to read the dipstick correctly
Replace Wiper Blades
Simple guide to fitting new wipers
Check Brake Fluid
How to check your brake fluid safely
Clean Your Battery Terminals
Prevent starting problems
Browse by Topic
Explore guides organized by maintenance category
11 guides
Regular Maintenance
Service schedules, oil changes, and routine checks
1 guide
Warning Lights
What dashboard warning lights mean and what to do
1 guide
Seasonal Care
Winter preparation, summer checks, and seasonal tips
1 guide
MOT Preparation
Get your car ready for the MOT test
2 guides
Buying & Selling
What to check when buying or selling a used car
1 guide
Safety Checks
Important safety inspections you can do yourself
2 guides
Fault Finding
Diagnose common car problems and understand symptoms
1 guide
Businesses & Garages
Guides for garage owners and managers. Get more customers, reduce no-shows, and grow your business.