Author: Declan

Problems with your DPF? Get your car in to the garage

Written by Declan
All diesel cars that were made after 2009 had to have a DPF fitted to them. The idea of a DPF is that it is designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. This then gets released when the car regenerates and is kinder to the environment. The problem is that lots of vehicles suffer from issues with the DPF and this can result in very expensive repairs. If your DPF fails, then you may have to have it force regenerated at a garage. If they cannot do that then it may need to be removed and sent away to a specialist place to have it cleaned out. If you have an error coming up to say that you have an issue...
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Use a garage for peace of mind servicing

Written by Declan
When something goes wrong with your vehicle it can be just an inconvenience or it could be a disaster depending on what the problem is. Unless you are a trained mechanic you will probably need the services of a repair garage to identify the issue and quote for fixing it. Some people prefer to try to sort out the problem themselves but without the correct equipment and tools this may be a costly mistake. Taking your vehicle to a garage may seem costly but it gives the driver peace of mind that the vehicle has been properly checked over and the issue has been fixed. Regular servicing at a garage can help to prevent the occurrence of some faults on a vehicle. Servicing will usually include changing the oil filter...
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Easy car maintenance you can do at home

Written by Declan
With the cost of pretty much everything rising at the moment you may be looking to avoid any unexpected expenses, one of the ways you can do this with your car is to take care of the basic maintenance yourself at home. First check your washer fluid, ensure that you use professional screen wash as these contain degreasing agents and antifreeze to protect your pipes in the winter months. It’s actually illegal to drive with no washer fluid so make sure you keep it topped up at all times. Next check your oil level, this can be done with the dip stick which will indicate the correct fluid level, if it’s running low then check your car manual for the correct oil to use. Coolant levels should also regularly be...
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Are rising costs of fuel worrying you?

Written by Declan
Petrol and diesel prices have soared over the last few weeks partially due to the conflict that is happening with Ukraine and Russia. This has meant that prices have gone up by around an average of 50 pence per litre which equates to around and extra £28 each time you fill your tank. This is a huge amount of money resulting in over a hundred pounds a month extra fuel costs for those of us that use a full tank of fuel every week. Experts warn that we may not have seen the worse yet and fuel prices could reach as much as £3 per litre over the coming weeks. This is quite a scary thought and having just started to come out of restrictions due to Covid, many people...
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Look out for signs that your car is struggling this winter

Written by Declan
At this time of the year especially many of us rely on our cars to get us to the shops, to take the children to school or to get to work and it can be frustrating when they let us down or are not running as they should. It is important to be aware of the signs that our cars are struggling during the winter months as there are things we can do to prevent some of the breakdowns that can happen. The first thing to notice is whether the battery appears to be less able to make the engine start. It could be that you need to use more acceleration to get the engine to fire or you may notice a sluggishness in the sound of the engine starting...
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