How to Test Your Brakes at Home Safely
Test your brakes at home with simple, safe checks. Learn the warning signs, what the MOT tests and when to stop driving. Advice from Windmill Garage.
Key Phrases to Know Before Visiting a Mechanic
If you want to visit your local mechanic with confidence and reduce the chance of getting ripped off, then it’s a good idea to understand the inner workings of your vehicle. We’ve all been in the position speaking to a technician, nodding slowly and trying to look convincing like you know what they are talking …
Only Half of Motorists Happy to Carry out Car Maintenance
Maintaining your vehicle is essential for keeping it healthy and in working order for as long as possible. Most small maintenance jobs can be carried out by car owners themselves, while some may require a visit to the garage. However, it seems that British drivers are reluctant to carry out any maintenance whatsoever at home! …
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Wet Weather Driving Tips
Autumn and winter can bring difficult driving conditions, in particular wet weather. Storms can bring heavy rain and winds, and as the temperatures plummet drivers also have slush, snow and ice to contend with. Driving in heavy rain can be hazardous, and at this time of year it’s often dark too. Stay safe on the …
How to Prepare your Car for Winter
Winter can be a tough season for buildings and wildlife – and it can also wreak havoc on your vehicle. Icy temperatures and stormy weather can be a huge problem for motorists – and in fact breakdowns double over the winter months. It’s never more important to check your tyres and battery at this time …
Are you Invalidating your Car Insurance?
Car insurance is a legal requirement for a reason, and if you’ve ever been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver then you’ll know how distressing it can be. However, many people make simple mistakes which could be unwillingly invalidating their insurance policy. From innocent slip-ups to deliberate lies told to insurance companies, many …
Are Electric Cars Maintenance-Free?
Electric models have been designed to be more energy efficient and eco-friendly than petrol or diesel engines. However, little is known about the total cost of ownership of an electric car or how much maintenance is required over its lifespan. As a complex piece of machinery, a hybrid or electric plug-in car is bound to …
What will we be Driving in 2040?
With the announcement that all petrol and diesel vehicles will be banned, we’re left wondering what inventions we’ll be driving in 2040. Consumers and manufacturers have often dreamt about the car of the future, but it seems like now they will be forced to innovate and provide futuristic vehicles sooner rather than later. So many questions …
Are your Tyres Ready for the Rain?
Different seasons require diverse maintenance checks, and at this time of year it’s a good idea to pay some attention to your tyres. Autumn is almost here – and we’ve already experienced more rain than usual this summer – so it’s essential that your vehicle’s tyres are ready for the wet weather ahead. The majority …
City Driving in the Summer Sun
Summer in the city can be an exciting time; the beer gardens are full, public gardens are overflowing and of course it’s the most enjoyable time of year to drive around with the windows down and music pumping. However, summer also brings tourists to the city who may not know about the one way systems, …