Car Guides
What's Checked on an MOT? The Parts That Fail Most and How to Check Them First
Most MOT failures are things you could spot on the driveway in ten minutes. Here's what the tester checks, the parts that fail most often, and a quick pre-MOT checklist.
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Wing Mirror Glass Replacement: Fix It Yourself for a Fraction of the Garage Price
Cracked wing mirror? On most cars you only need new glass, and it clips on in about ten minutes. Here's how to choose the right glass and fit it yourself.
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Cloudy or Yellow Headlights: Restore or Replace?
Yellow, hazy headlights cut how much light reaches the road. Here's how to tell whether a restoration kit will fix yours, or whether it's time for a new headlight.
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Brake Discs and Pads: Signs They're Worn and What Replacing Them Costs
Squealing, grinding or a juddering pedal? Here's how to tell when your brake pads and discs are worn, how to check them yourself and what affects the cost.
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Adding a Reversing Camera to a Car That Never Had One: Your Options
You can add a reversing camera to almost any car. Here are the options, from universal and WiFi cameras to model-specific kits and 360 views, and how to pick the...
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Clutch Slipping? 6 Signs Your Clutch Is on Its Way Out
Revs rising but the car isn't speeding up? Here are the signs of a slipping clutch, what causes it, and what usually gets replaced.
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Bleeding a Clutch at Home: What You Need and What to Do
Spongy clutch pedal, or one that sinks to the floor? Here's how to bleed a hydraulic clutch at home, and what to do if bleeding doesn't fix it.
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Changing Your Wiper Blades in 5 Minutes
Streaky or squeaky wipers? Changing the blades takes about five minutes and usually needs no tools. Here's how to do it for the most common fittings.
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Which Wiper Blades Fit My Car? Sizes, Types and When to Replace Them
Different lengths, different fittings and a different size on each side. Here's how to find the right wiper blades for your car and when to replace them.
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Reversing Camera Not Working? Common Faults and How to Fix Them
Black screen, "No Signal" or a foggy picture? Most reversing camera faults come down to a few common causes. Here's how to track yours down before buying a new camera.
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