Warning, only top-up your engine’s coolant when it is cold. Undoing the filler cap when the engine is hot could cause serious scalding. If you are unsure, please bring the car to us. Locate the engine coolant reservoir. Your car owner’s manual will show you where. It is usually a transparent tank with the coolant visible […]
Car Maintenance Tips
How do I check my tyre pressures?
You should only check your tyre pressures when they are cold. Warm tyres, from driving more than a few miles, will give you a false reading. The correct tyre pressures for your particular car will be listed in the owner’s manual. There may also be a sticker mounted on the car somewhere with this detail, […]
How do I check my tyre tread depth?
Most car tyres have tread depth indicators in the tread itself. These are small ribs across the bottom of the main grooves in the tread. When the surface of the tread becomes level with these ribs the tyre is at the legal limit and must be replaced. You can also use a tread depth gauge to […]
How do I top up my screenwash?
The bottle for screenwash is located under the bonnet. It is a transparent tank, usually with a brightly coloured cap and/or symbol of a windscreen wiper/water squirting. The fluid should be a mix of water and screen wash with a consistency that changes depending on the time of year. The screenwash will help to clean the […]
How do I check my oil?
When checking the engine oil level make sure the engine is cold and the car is on level ground. Locate and remove the dipstick, it usually has a yellow or brightly coloured top to it. Wipe it clean with a cloth and then reinsert it fully. Pull it out again and check that the oil […]