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The Ultimate Guide To Car Servicing (And How To Service Your Car At Home)

11/19/201911/19/2019 by Matt Taylor

Why is it important to service your car regularly?Servicing your car regularly is really important if you want to keep it running smoothly and help prevent it from breaking down. Your car’s engine is a complicated piece of engineering. To help protect it from premature wear it’s important to change the oil and numerous filters regularly. … Read more The Ultimate Guide To Car Servicing (And How To Service Your Car At Home)

Ceramic Vs Semi-metallic Brake Pads (What’s the difference?)

11/08/201910/02/2019 by Matt Taylor

When it’s time for me to change the brake pads on one of my cars, I always spend way too much time looking at all of the available options. Do I go with original factory spec? Or do I upgrade to a better performance pad? The options are endless. The most obvious option is whether to choose … Read more Ceramic Vs Semi-metallic Brake Pads (What’s the difference?)

Xenon Vs LED Headlights (Which Are Better?)

01/16/202010/02/2019 by Matt Taylor

Halogen headlights will be a thing of the past soon, with many cars today being fitted with LED headlights as standard. LED headlights are better than halogen and xenon HID headlights because they last longer, are more energy efficient and can produce a brighter, better quality beam of light. Until recently, xenon HID bulbs were a popular option when … Read more Xenon Vs LED Headlights (Which Are Better?)

What is TPMS? (And Could It Save Your Life?)

09/25/201909/18/2019 by Matt Taylor

The TPMS is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. In the past, you’d only find a TPMS on premium car brands like BMW or Mercedes, but these days you’ll find it fitted as standard on most vehicles. The main reason for this is safety. An under-inflated tire will compromise handling and stability, and can over heat causing it … Read more What is TPMS? (And Could It Save Your Life?)

What’s The Best Oil Filter (For DIY Oil Changes in 2020)

01/18/202005/09/2019 by Matt Taylor

Best Oil Filter – The Top 8 When it comes to changing the oil in your car, choosing the best oil filter is crucial. The right oil filter will save your engine from being damaged by any contaminants or debris in the engine oil. Fortunately, a good quality oil filter is no more expensive than a “generic” … Read more What’s The Best Oil Filter (For DIY Oil Changes in 2020)

Best Creeper For Mechanics & DIY Enthusiasts

11/28/201905/08/2019 by Matt Taylor

Best Mechanics Creeper – The Top 10If you’ve never owned one before, finding the best mechanics creeper can be difficult. There are so many options, convertible (foldable) creepers, unibody, all plastic, steel frame, mono-frame, multi-frame, plastic wheels, urethane wheels; the list just goes on and on. Our favourite garage mechanics creeper for 2019 is Check out … Read more Best Creeper For Mechanics & DIY Enthusiasts

How Long Does An Oil Change Take?

09/25/201903/26/2019 by Matt Taylor

How long Does an oil change take?A typical engine oil change can take approximately 15 to 45 minutes to complete. There are a few different options available when it comes to an oil change service, and there are several factors to consider both in terms of time as well as costs when it comes to making … Read more How Long Does An Oil Change Take?

Best Oil Filter Wrench (For 2020 Oil Changes)

01/18/202002/27/2019 by Matt Taylor

No matter what kind of engine oil you are currently using, traditional mineral oil, blended motor oil, or fully synthetic motor oil sooner or later you will have to change it. The question is, do you have the best oil filter removal tool for the job? There are many options currently available on the market; strap … Read more Best Oil Filter Wrench (For 2020 Oil Changes)

Best Shock Absorbers (With Buying Guide and Tips For 2020)

01/18/202002/20/2019 by Matt Taylor

Best Shock Absorbers – The Top 7 Shock absorbers are a key component of the suspension system. Using the best shock absorbers is crucial to prevent wear on your tires, break suspension components but most importantly, a good quality shock absorber can save you from a car accident. Bad, defective or inappropriate shock absorbers have a negative … Read more Best Shock Absorbers (With Buying Guide and Tips For 2020)

Best Synthetic Oil in 2020(With Buying Guide)

01/18/202011/30/2018 by Matt Taylor

Best Synthetic Oil If you are planning on changing the oil in your car soon, then go check out my favourite synthetic oil, . It is, in my opinion, one of the best all round synthetic oils for petrol or diesel engines. Jump To A Section Best Synthetic Oil – The Top 5 Best Synthetic Oils – … Read more Best Synthetic Oil in 2020(With Buying Guide)