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Rotating your tyres is a simple way to increase their lifespan as it combats uneven wear. If your tyres show signs of extreme uneven wear then this could be a sign of misaligned wheels or suspension and should be looked into by a professional. Before you consider rotating your tyres, you need to check their…

Treat your alloys and tyres with the respect they deserve. Cleaning your tyres is a great time to check for any uneven wear (this could be a sign of over/under inflation or bad wheel alignment) and damage (screws in the tread that could be causing a slow puncture or damage to the side wall which…

With winter tyres offering greatly improved stopping distances in winter conditions, they seem like a sound choice for this time of year. But is forking out for an extra set of tyres (not to mention having to store them in summer) really worth it, particularly given the unpredictability of the Great British weather? Luckily, there…

Many people think that scratches to your alloys are an unavoidable consequence of day-to-day driving, but they are relatively easy to avoid and will cost you money. Though relatively cosmetic, they damage the resale value of your car because they signify that the car has been run up & knocked into kerbs – so the…

Many car owners are quite enthusiastic when it comes to looking after the exterior of their car. Some chose to take it through a car wash, others have it hand cleaned and many people are happy to send a Sunday morning cleaning their own car on the drive. But how many of us give the…

If you are lucky enough to be able to buy a new car then it will probably come fitted with quite a decent stereo. If like many of us, you have an older vehicle, you may find that you only have a cassette player or worse still just a radio. If you are looking to…

People are often aware that they need to check their tyres for damage, but how many of us check our wheels? Wheels can be steel or alloy and both can suffer structural damage that can cause the driver to have an accident. Checking your wheels is not as easy as checking tyres and often to…

If you want to improve the look of your car you may chose to change the wheels for either alloys or if you already have alloys, change them for bigger ones of those of a different style. Alloy wheels can be expensive and you should consider this before deciding to upgrade them. You can of…

Cars can be a very expensive thing to buy and then maintain. When we are driving along or start the car on the drive and hear an awful noise it can be terrifying, but sometimes it is not as bad as it may first appear. Have a quick look around the car and see if…

If you are luckily enough to be able to buy a new car there is some research you should do before going straight to the dealerships. It may be that you have always had a particular make of car and maybe it’s time for a change. Different factors are important when it comes to buying…