When to Change Brake Pads
Squealing, grinding, a soft pedal or pulling to one side. What each symptom usually means, how much pad is actually left, and why leaving it ruins the discs as well.
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Car tips & advice from our mechanics
Honest, jargon-free guides on keeping your car safe, roadworthy and running well — written by the team at KITHCARS Hackbridge.
How Often Should You Service Your Car?
Intervals change with the engine, the oil specification and the sort of driving you do. What interim, full and major services cover, and which one your car is due.
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Most Common MOT Failure Reasons
The faults that fail cars most often in South London, nearly all of them avoidable with a ten-minute check the week before the test.
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DPF Warning Light: What To Do
The most misread light on a modern diesel. What it is telling you, what to do in the first few miles, and what makes the difference between a drive-out and a new filter.
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Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start
A rattle from the top of the engine that fades after a minute is a warning with a deadline. What causes it, which engines suffer, and what happens if it is ignored.
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