Car Maintenance Guides
Step-by-step guides for common maintenance tasks any driver can do at home, no special tools required for most of them.
Keeping your car in good condition doesn't always require a trip to the garage. Many of the most important maintenance checks, oil level, tyre pressure, brake fluid, coolant, take just five minutes and need nothing more than the equipment already in your car, or a few inexpensive items from any motor factors shop.
These guides walk you through the most common DIY maintenance tasks in plain English, with clear step-by-step instructions and safety notes where needed. Doing these checks regularly not only keeps your car running reliably, it can also catch small problems before they turn into expensive repairs or an MOT failure.
Check Your Oil Level
How to read the dipstick and check your engine oil level correctly.
Check Brake Fluid
How to locate the brake fluid reservoir and check the level safely.
Check Tyre Pressure
How to check and adjust your tyre pressure to the correct level.
Jump Start Your Car
How to safely jump start a car with a flat battery using jump leads.
Change a Flat Tyre
What to do when you get a puncture, how to safely change a tyre.
Replace Wiper Blades
How to fit new wiper blades to keep your windscreen clear.
Top Up Coolant
How to safely check and top up your engine coolant.
Top Up Engine Oil
Step-by-step guide to adding engine oil to your car.
Top Up Washer Fluid
How to refill your windscreen washer fluid reservoir.
Wash and Wax Your Car
How to properly wash and wax your car to protect the paintwork.
Clean Battery Terminals
How to safely clean corroded battery terminals to prevent starting problems.