Basic engine knowledge crucial to avoiding expensive car bills is beyond many motorists - for one in six drivers cannot identify a single main component under their bonnet, a new study reveals. And ...

If your coolant levels are low, simply top up remembering the 50 X 50 rule which is half coolant and half water. FILE PHOTO Understanding what is in the bonnet is not just a necessity to passing the ...

A lack of car knowledge means 40 per cent of British motorists do not perform regular checks and refills that results in preventable damageto engines and breakdowns, research from LV= Road Rescue ...

As a driver, it is important to familiarise yourself with your car’s cooling system and what can be done in an emergency. Photo by Roland D. Nasasira Without the system, it is hard, if not impossible ...

Antifreeze is to stop your car’s coolant from freezing and plays an essential role in your car’s engine over the winter months. The last thing you need is your car breaking down when the snow is ...

Checking the fluids in your car should be done regularly to keep it in tip-top condition in between services. If you’re regularly monitoring oil, water and engine coolant, washer fluid, brake fluid ...