Maintenance

Why you might find a puddle of water under your car on a hot day

On a hot day, your parked car may have a pool of water underneath its engine. What causes this, and should you be worried about it?

MOT test every two years branded ‘irresponsible’ by experts

Fleet managers and motor industry experts have strongly rejected the government's idea of doubling the MOT test interval to every two years.

A fifth of drivers used Covid MOT extension

Information supplied by the AA shows that more than 5.5 million drivers took advantage of the MOT extension option during lockdown.

Motorists spend £4.2 billion to maintain cars every year

New research shows motorists spend an average of £185 each year on maintenance to make sure their cars are roadworthy.

Motorists forgo holidays to afford car repairs

New research shows 34 percent of drivers have sacrificed travel plans to afford car repairs. The average unexpected car repair costs £584.

Danger, high voltage! 11 percent don’t know where their car battery is

A flat car battery is among the most likely causes of breakdown, particularly in winter. Yet one in 10 can't locate their battery – and far fewer check it.

UK drivers too scared to get their car serviced

Drivers are put off getting their car serviced over fears of unexpected problems and big bills. Motorists are also paying hundreds of pounds to pass an MOT.