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You don’t need to be a mechanic to do some basic maintenance on your car. And to neglect it can be dangerous. Whether it’s checking your tyres, getting your car prepped for winter or knowing what to expect from an annual service and MOT, we’ve got the info you need right here.
University season is fast approaching, which means packing up all your wordly possessions and hoofing it (back) to your halls or house. The question is: to car, or not to car? Sure, you'll be able to get your stuff to your room a lot...
Ok, so I’m gonna mention 4 really important maintenance things and signs, that I have learnt during my car journey, which will help your car stick around for longer and minimise panic, stress and money for you in the longrun! Coolant!...
Hands up if you forget that windscreens ice over in the winter until you get to your car, about 5 minutes late as usual. *shoots hand straight up* Why do we do it? We have smartphones that tell us it's -2. We have weather forecasts. We...
According to the RAC, you can expect to spend around £300 a year on servicing and maintenance alone. And that's if your car's new. If you're driving a 10-year-old car - like a lot of the ingenie community - it's likely you'll spend more....
Dust, mud, tree gunk, bird poop - windscreen washer is there for you, whatever the mess. Being able to see is sort of important for moving forward without crashing, so here's how to make sure you're good to go. Here's the...
Trying to make a tank of petrol last until payday is a situation many of us face. You think of desperate, ridiculous ideas to spin it out - taking the car out of gear to go down hills, pouring olive oil in your fuel tank - but I'm afraid...
I'm sorry, but no one ever told me how to fill up my car at a petrol station. They also never told me how to put on my hazard lights, how to bay park forwards and how to overtake a tractor towing a vintage car. Once you pass your test,...
It's that time of year again - the time we've been looking forward to for what feels like 3 years. The time when I start a post with "IT'S HOT" like you didn't know. Summer driving is a delight in the films. You're lounging back against...
Insured with ingenie and have breakdown cover? Find the numbers you need in the breakdown section on this page. Cars break down. It happens, and chances are at some point it’ll happen to you. It doesn’t matter if you’re driving an...
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