When Should You Replace a Timing Belt?
Learn how mileage, age and service history affect timing belt replacement, what failure can cost, and what to check when arranging the work.
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Signs Your Car Could Fail Its MOT and What to Check Before the Test
Learn which tyre, brake, lighting and other faults may affect an MOT, and use a simple checklist to spot problems before your test.
How Modern Vehicle Technology Affects the MOT
Learn how warning lights, driver assistance systems, electronic brakes and electric vehicles fit into the MOT, and what to check before your test.
Do Electric Cars Need an MOT? What Changes for an EV
Electric cars follow the usual MOT timetable in England, Scotland and Wales. Find out what the test checks, why there is no exhaust emissions test and what it cannot reveal…
Car dashboard warning lights: what they mean and what to do
Understand common car warning lights, from engine and oil alerts to ABS and airbags, and learn when to stop safely or arrange an inspection.