Never Leave Your Engine On To Defrost Your Car

Very soon temperatures will plummet and snow showers will hit; this will cause a lot of problems for motorists, from traffic issues to more road accidents than any other time of the year, winter weather will pose difficult challenges to drivers up and down the nation. In the winter months, motorists will wake up to […]

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Shock Absorbers – Your Checklist

We understand that shock absorbers are not at the top of your car part priority list, but they definitely should be. Shock absorbers usually don’t receive the credit that they deserve and are usually not checked as regularly as the engine, tyres, and brakes. However, if your shock absorbers do not work, you could be […]

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Faulty Fog Lights – What To Look Out For

Faulty fog lights can not only be irritating but can be extremely dangerous if the fog suddenly descends. They are a very important feature of any car and must be checked and serviced regularly to ensure you are as safe as possible when travelling in your vehicle. They are usually found low on the front […]

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Common Suspension Issues

When you take your car out on the road for the first time, you should be able to enjoy a very smooth journey from beginning to end; the last thing that you want is for the car to start jittering and becoming simply unusable when on the road. There are a few problems that can […]

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Choose An Independent Garage

Did you know that a very recent study showed that over 70% of motorists in the UK prefer to visit an independent garage over a dealership when they need car repairs or car servicing? This was for a lot of reasons, the most common of which we are going to go over in this blog […]

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Braking Distance: What Affects It and How To Reduce It

If you think that braking distance is the length of time that it takes for your vehicle to reach a complete stop after you notice a hazard, we’re here to tell you differently. That is called your ‘stopping distance’, and it is important to know the difference between the two. When you first notice that […]

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Loose Steering: The Warning Signs

Steering is a vital part of driving, so you need to be sure that you rely on the steering system in your vehicle every time you sit down in the drivers seat. If you think that your steering is becoming more loose, there are a few telltale warning signs that you should keep an eye […]

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Telltale Signs That Your Car Oil Needs Changing

When checking your car for faults, there are some telltale signs that your oil needs to be changed. In this blog, we will tell you what the most common signs are and why you should make the change as soon as possible. The Signs Unusual Engine Noise If you notice unusual noises coming from your […]

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Why Do Car Batteries Fail In The Winter Months?

You might not want to admit it, but we are fast approaching winter, and there are not many more things as frustrating as waking up on a cold, dark morning, getting ready for work, and finally climbing into your snow-covered car to find out that your car battery has died. This can cause an untold […]

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10 Car Checks Before Driving

Car Checks for Long Distance Driving At MotorSolve, we take driving and car safety seriously. We always try to enforce the importance of completing car checks before you go on a long distance drive or on a regular basis. Not only can this be worthwhile for your MOT and car servicing, but it will give […]

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