Automotive Advice
New to the world of cars, or just want to freshen up your skills? Cars are some of the most complex machines ever created. They contain thousands of components that all have to work together perfectly for them to function as they’re designed to.
In this section we take you through some motoring basics, and delve into some of the more intricate areas of the automotive world.
It takes a long time and a lot of knowledge to become competent, and only those who really love cars will put the time and energy into learning all there is to know. There’s also plenty of terminology to understand, so sit back and enjoy our advice.
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How to Clean Exhaust Tips (With Pictures)
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How to Learn to Work on Cars: 8 Simple Steps
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Why Does My Car Smell Like Vinegar? (Solved)
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Why Does My Car Squeak When I Brake?
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How To Prevent Rusting on Cars (The 7 Best Ways)
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Why Does My Car Alarm Keep Going Off? (And How To Fix It)
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Why Does My Car Smell Like Gas?
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Is a Hardtop Convertible Better Than a Soft Top?
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What Is an Estate Car? (Is It the Same as a Station Wagon?)
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What Is A Timing Belt? (A Simple Explanation)
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Timing Belt Warning Signs
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Do Coupes Have Back Seats?
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Is Driving Fast Bad For Your Car?
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Are High Mileage Cars Bad? (And How Many Miles Is Too Many?)
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How To Clean a Convertible Top (With Real Pictures)
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Why is a Coupe More Expensive?
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Should I Buy a Coupe or a Sedan?
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Do Convertibles Leak? (And Can You Keep a Soft Top Outside?)
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How Do You Stop A Convertible Top From Leaking?
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Is a Garage Good For a Car? (And Can a Car Rust In a Garage?)
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What Does Driving a Convertible Say About You?
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Are Convertibles Worth It? (And Are They More Expensive?)
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Do You Need ABS Brakes? (And Is It Safe to Drive Without Them?)
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Are Airbags Dangerous? (And Can They Kill You?)
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Is It Worth Doing Your Own Car Maintenance?
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Will Your Car Battery Die If you Don’t Drive It? (And Can You Prevent It?)
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How Long Can a Car Sit Without Being Driven?
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The Complete Used Car Checklist (With Printable PDF)
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How to Wash your Car Properly: a Step by Step Guide
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How Important is a Car’s Service History?
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Best V10 Cars: The Top 10 Revealed
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What is an Ascari A10?
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The Cheapest Supercars Money Can Buy
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Best Sports Cars Under £10k – UK
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Best Sports Cars Under £5k – UK (Great for Enthusiasts on a Budget)
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Are Jaguars Good Cars? (And Are They Worth The Money?)
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Is a Caterham Worth It?
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Are Aston Martins Reliable? (And Which Is The Most Reliable?)