Check your tyres have more than the legal minimum tread depth (1.6mm across the central three quarters of the tyre here in the UK, although we recommend changing tyres before they become this worn) Ensure your number plates are clean, undamaged and that the font and character spacing is leg...
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Even if you haven't driven for a while your car should be fine. If it's been regularly started and run for 15-minute periods, the battery should work. The tyre pressures should be checked and adjusted before driving. The brakes may have some corrosion on them, especially if the car was...
Want to know what size to go for? Got some to show off? Which tyre is best? Brakes & Suspension queries? Here is the place to discuss! Threads 2.1K Messages 17.2K St150 brakes don't fit Wednesday at 3:22 PM pumamax Electrical ...
Test drives should be about more than just a quick kick to the tyre, so for those less confident drivers, here is a handy guide filled with tips and ideas on what to look out for plus the questions you should be asking. How to test drive a car Do your research ahead of time Whether...
A car service is NOT an MOT, even though many of the same parts and systems will be inspected during each. The difference between an MOT and car service is that an MOT is a standardised check with specific rules and regulations set by the government. A car service is carried out and fu...
Car ownership, Motoring car maintenance, Lights, MOT test, tyre tread depth Get road trip ready: nine things to do before you hit the road this summer 04/08/2021 Ready for some summer fun? Well, you’re not alone. With restrictions being eased completely and the weather heating up, 52...
tyre deformation and other factors. Also, the load of a towing vehicle will be determined. The second part of the measurements will provide information on the impact of load distribution on the centre of gravity’s position and will bring new expertise in the area of proper load stowage emphas...
ByBeth Haslam If you live in France and own a road vehicle, it will need to undergo a regularContrôle Technique(Technical Control). Although the thought of navigating the mire of French government rules might sound daunting, the process is actually fairly straightforward....
Tyre We won’t be making any changes to policy details for Tyre policy holders. It’s still currently possible for customers to get replacement tyres from service centres that are open, so customers should go ahead with the claims procedures as detailed in the policy booklet. ...