Car care tips and secrets

How to keep your car looking and running like new?

Follow our car care articles and tips to keep your car in good working order and running reliably. We cover all aspects of car care and maintenance.

Our insider tips will ensure your car is always looking and performing it’s best.

Guides written by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.

Carbon Build Up

We examine the scourge of direct injection engines, carbon build up in the intake, and expose why this happens, how to avoid or minimize it and how best to remove the carbon.


Oil Dilution

We discuss the growing problem of oil dilution, the causes of this, how it can be prevented or minimized and the frequency of oil changes required after dpf regeneration or short journeys and cold starts.


Risks Of Cold Engines

Explore the reasons why cold engine starts cause so much damage, and how to avoid this from happening in your engine.


Check Engine Light On?

Find out about the engine check light, what is means, why it appears and the 10 most common causes for engine problems that would cause this dashboard warning light to come on.




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