by Matthew Wiseman | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Car Care
What do you do when that ‘check engine’ light flashes on the dashboard or when your vehicle tells you it needs servicing? Where is the best place to get your car serviced? Ultimately, you’re left with the choice of an independent garage business or a dealership...
by Trust My Garage | Dec 14, 2021 | Car Care, Tyre Facts
Winter tyres are designed to offer optimum traction and grip in cold conditions. They have a softer compound, along with deeper grooves and narrow cuts – called sipes – built into the tread. These features help disperse water and snow, and allow the rubber to move...
by Trust My Garage | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Car Care
A new survey of the nation’s drivers has revealed more than half (54%) don’t know when their next service is due – so how can you keep your vehicle in top condition all year round? Every year Highways England’s traffic officers deal with more than 85,000 breakdowns....
by Trust My Garage | Feb 4, 2021 | Blog, Driving Tips, Going Green
As of May 20th 2018 the MOT test for vehicles in the UK changed – but what does that mean when it comes to emissions? What are emissions? The Department for Transport (DfT) states that emissions are pollutants created by petrol, diesel and alternatively-fuelled...
by Matthew Wiseman | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog, Car Care, Driving Tips
Advanced Driver Assist Systems, otherwise known as ADAS are fitted to the majority of vehicles manufactured since 2016. They are designed to assist the driver and minimize human error while driving thus improving road safety and reducing accidents and injuries. ADAS...
by Trust My Garage | Dec 14, 2020 | Blog, Car Care, Tyre Facts
With the imminent arrival of 2021 it’s important to get your vehicle ready for the New Year – but what steps can you take to ensure you’re motoring happy over the next 12 months? The Trust My Garage blog is here to help! Read on to find out what you need to know. MOT...
