Car Maintenance

Got a flat tyre? Here’s how to safely change over to your spare wheel and get back on the road

We try eight sets to find which bits fit best in your tool box

What should you do when the engine management light comes on, and how do you safely turn it off?

27 per cent of drivers suffered pothole damage costing £7.5bn in repairs last year according to a survey, but councils paid out less than £1m compensa…

Do you need professional help to completely rid your car of doggy smells, or could a DIY alternative do the job?

We visit the vehicle recycling centre that’s changing the face of scrap dealers and promoting component recycling in the process

We put 10 torque wrenches to the test to see which one you should turn to...

We put car and workshop vacuum cleaners to the test - which of these heavy-duty cleaners picks up the win?

We reveal our current favourite digital multimeters for tackling car electrics

We reveal your top choices for buying car batteries online, plus the non-starters

We test eight cordless compressors to reveal the one that feels the pressure least from its rivals

Knowing the state of your brake fluid is vital. Which tester is best?

‘Stubbies’ take a shot at claiming top spot...

Which is the best clay bar for removing invisible contaminants?

Our tests reveal the best ’drivers to turn to for car work

Which storage solution best organises tools of all shapes and sizes?

We name the ultimate motoring multitasker

What’s the low-down on these high-rise products?

Which product turned our heads in the workshop?

We find the best borescope inspection cameras to take a closer look at your car

We get some top car care and car cleaning tips from one of the best in the business

We find how best to check your concentration

A step-by-step guide on the basics of how to hand wash your car and make it shine

Mike Rutherford thinks current fuel prices are ripping-off the British motorist

Car trouble is the last thing anyone wants but you still need to be prepared for a car breakdown here’s how...

Latest DVLA figures suggest a small rise in unlicensed vehicle use, amounting to £119m in potential lost revenue

You may have heard about your car’s Green NCAP rating, but what exactly does this rating involve? Here’s our quick guide to Green NCAP...

Whether your car is petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric powered, it’s going to need a service. Here’s a quick guide to car servicing and service interv…

It can damage your paint, so work fast to remove bird droppings from your car as soon as possible

Get a grip on grit with a wash mitt. We tested a range to find the best car-care essential…

Covid-19 has changed everyone's approach to germs, so we look at how much bacteria is lurking in your car

The Hitachi-backed company, which already owned a 25 percent stake in the network, has bought the rest of business from Ecotricity

We look back at the late visionary John Haynes and his famous car-repair manuals

Which screen wash formula will cut through grime and help to boost visibility in all temperatures? We test 10 to find out

Even in the UK, it can get hot in the summer. So we’ve put together some helpful tips for keeping your car cool

We tested the best gunk removers you can buy in the UK, some more environmentally friendly than others...