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The Confused.com London Motor Show is delighted to announce Autoglym as the Official Car Care Product of the eagerly anticipated 2018 event at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre. The British company specialises in car care and valeting products and will be on hand to ensure all display models within the all-new ‘Built in Britain’ zone look […]
Recommended? Yes Pros: Quick to administer, hugely easy to use, Does exactly what it says on the bottle, end results are very reliable Available: From http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning Cons: Overuse without cleaning up spillages can lead to driveway staining Price: Around £6-8 Introduction One of the things we enjoy here at Car Articles is a little bit of detailing for […]
We have, the general public, been led to believe that when a car reaches the magic number of 100,000 miles that two things happen: It becomes completely worthless It will go severely wrong For the record, that’s simply not the case anymore. Engines are finely tuned things and have an excellent lifespan. Equally, bodywork is extremely […]
Have you ever noticed how your engine ‘goes’ a bit better when it’s warmed up? Well, there’s a few things at work but the easiest to explain here is the principle of how the oil lubricates the engine. Cold oil is not very viscous, but as it warms it gets to all areas of the […]
GEM Motoring Assist is offering simple tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free journeys this winter. Giving some attention now to batteries, tyres, anti-freeze, wipers, lights and other car essentials is the best way of ensuring reliability in the months to come, says GEM. GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “The last thing anyone needs […]
The sweltering summer weather has seen a massive rise in drivers realising their air conditioning is not up to the job. Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, carried out three times the number of aircon recharges last week when compared with both the previous week and the equivalent period last year. […]
Whilst most of us understand that in winter we need to top up the ‘anti-freeze’ to make sure that the engine will start in cold mornings, fewer know that in summer your car needs coolant. Don’t worry though, this product is exactly the same thing! This liquid consumable helps your car stay cool in winter […]
Now, most people are familiar with the old adage that most engine wear occurs during the first ten minutes. Well, it’s true. One of the biggest reasons though is lack of proper engine warm up. If you go to motor racing events you’ll see how they warm the engine up there – turning the ignition […]
It seems that more regular sunny days are upon us, at least for the time being. This means that all of the flaws, imperfections, bird droppings and scratches become that little bit more easy to see for the rest of the world. However, it isn’t just for aesthetic reasons that you should keep your car […]
How many of us choose the winter to buy a used car? Probably not that many I’d suppose. However, I’ve managed to do it myself twice now. Both occasions have been out of necessity rather than design I’m sad to say. Luckily though, I managed to pick out a gem – or at the very […]