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Useful articles on car maintenance, service, EU vehicle inspection and seasonal car care.
Why must ADAS be calibrated after a windscreen replacement?
The camera behind the windscreen runs emergency braking, lane keeping and sign recognition. After a windscreen replacement it must be recalibrated — or the systems may see wrongly.
EV battery health (SoH): how to interpret the numbers on a used EV
SoH tells you how much of its original battery capacity an EV has left — the most important number when buying used. How it is measured, and how to read the result.
Used car buying checklist — what the mechanic checks
Buying a used car? Here is what to check yourself — papers, liens, test drive — and what a mechanic looks for in a pre-purchase inspection before you sign.
Car noises: what squeaks, whines and clunks actually mean
Your car often speaks up with sound before something breaks. Here are the most common noises — brake squeal, speed-related droning, creaks over speed bumps — and what they usually mean.
Failed the EU inspection with a category 2 fault? How re-inspection works
A category 2 fault means something must be fixed and the car shown for re-inspection within the deadline. Here is what the fault categories mean and how to avoid deregistration.
Car won’t start — troubleshoot step by step before calling the workshop
Completely dead, just a click, or cranking without firing? Starting problems have different causes — here is a simple self-check, and when to call us.
Fleet maintenance agreements: how small businesses avoid downtime
For a small business, one car unexpectedly in the workshop is one too many. A maintenance agreement moves your fleet from firefighting to planning — here is how it works.
Returning a lease car — what counts as normal wear and tear?
When a lease car is returned, a line is drawn between normal wear and chargeable damage. Here is the difference — and what is worth repairing before you hand it in.
Company car service and maintenance — what should your business keep track of?
Company cars must be safe for employees and hold their value. Here is what your business should systematise: service intervals, inspection deadlines, tyres and documentation.