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Does air con use more fuel?
Despite many believing this is a common misconception, air con does in fact increase your fuel consumption. Research has found that by using your air conditioning to control the climate of your vehicle, you can actually increase your fuel consumption...
How much is road tax for my car?
The cost rates of vehicle tax are based on various factors, including: Engine size Fuel type When the vehicle was registered CO2 emissions It's al...
What can cause heavy steering?
Heavy steering can be an irritation. But not only can it require more strength to turn your wheel, the causes behind heavy steering mean it could be i...
How to unlock steering wheels
A steering wheel locking into a set position is part of a vehicle’s safety features. The main purpose of a steering wheel locking is to prevent vehicl...
How to keep your car cool in summer
When the sun's shining, the temperatures are soaring and the shades are on, the last thing you want is to be sitting in an uncomfortably hot, sticky c...
When to change windscreen wiper blades
Noticed streaking or smearing on your windscreen? Or perhaps you've heard some unusual noises, such as squeaking or screeching, when the wiper blades...
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear
Wear on your tyres is normal - however, if the tyre wear becomes uneven or excessive, this could suggest there are other problems with your vehicle. S...
New Year's Driving Resolutions
Some choose to cut down on chocolate while others choose Dry January for their New Year's resolution. But January 1st isn't just a good time to improv...
Driving In Ice and Snow
During the winter, conditions on the roads can become unpredictable and at times treacherous. For many drivers this can be a real deterrent with many...
PTA News: Demisting Your Windscreen This Winter
We are all familiar with those winter mornings spent bundled up in layers trying to remove the frost and mist from the car?s windscreen. Now it?s that...
Prepare for Summer Road Trips
Whether you’re planning a short trip or a tour around Europe, it’s important that you make sure your car is prepared for any road trips yo...
When is it time for an air con recharge?
Have you ever been in the car on a hot day and switched on your air conditioning to be greeted with hot air that won't cool down? If so, it's time to...
