Believe it or not, a ‘blown motor’ is a very broad term that can refer to a multitude of different problems. One thing’s for sure about all of them though: these issues will make it so that your car is unable to be driven. In order to fix your car, the motor will need...
What does it mean for a car to have flood damage? A flood-damaged car is simply a car exposed to water damage which, in most cases, are a result of floods. So, is a flood-damaged car repairable? Well, there’s no straight forward answer. It’s like asking if a dentist...
Your car’s catalytic converter is responsible for eliminating toxic emissions that could harm the environment. Perhaps, you might be lucky enough and won’t need to bother about having yours changed or repaired but they tend to fail in a lot of cars. Therefore, knowing...
In order to avoid the curse of vehicle engine failure, we have compiled a list of the most common factors that are responsible for car engine failures. Do not cast a glance if you really want to get stuck in the middle of nowhere unexpectedly. However, if you...
If there’s one really useful skill you should learn in terms of motor DIY, it’s changing a tyre. The last thing anyone wants is to get stuck out in the middle of nowhere and have to wait for hours in the cold for a rescue team to appear! Here’s our guide on how to...
Windscreen wipers tend to need replacing once every couple of years or so. As a result, learning to make the changes yourself can be a real money saver. Dirty, greasy smears left by older blades can actually impair visibility; not replacing them can potentially...
If your car has run out of energy, the chances are that you’re in need of a new battery. Fortunately, this is another task that you can take care of yourself if you’re happy doing a bit of work on your own car. Here’s our guide to replacing your car’s battery:...
Spark plugs are another excellent candidate for DIY replacement, with the metal inevitably burning out over time. Eventually the gap between the electrodes becomes too vast for the spark to actually travel, leading to things like misfires, weak acceleration and poor...
Busy streets, tight bends and inexperienced drivers can all contribute to broken wing mirrors. Fortunately, if you haven’t got a load of money spare to pay to have it repaired, it’s one of those tasks that definitely suits DIY if you’ve got the right tools ready to...
our series of posts aimed at demystifying car repairs you can carry out at home, we’re going to cover rear lights. It’s illegal to have a non-functioning rear lamp, so being able to quickly repair it yourself is a really valuable skill. Here’s our guide on how to do...
