HomeServicing and MOTServicing and MOTLatestAll latest articlesNew car comparison testsUsed car comparison testsApproved used car schemesFirst drivesLong term reviewsReader Test TeamReal MPGIndustry newsBest ofAll Best of articlesTop 10sCar comparisonsBest dealsBest city carsBest small carsBest small SUVsBest family carsBest large SUVsBest luxury SUVsBest estatesBest MPVsBest electric carsBest hybrid carsBest convertiblesBest coupesBest hot hatchesBest luxury carsBest sports carsAdviceAll What Car? adviceBuying a new carSelling your carOwning and running your carCar finance advice and guidesRejecting a faulty carBuying a used carReliabilityVan news and adviceNew driversGovernment to investigate headlight glareCampaigners applaud the move after research suggests headlights have become too bright and could cau..Claire Evans, Mon Apr 08 2024Top 10 pre-MOT checksIt takes as little as two minutes to check the basics on your car and significantly increase its cha..Claire Evans, Thu Jun 29 2023Will my car finance agreement include maintenance?Knowing how to look after a leased or financed car is essential, but maintenance options can be tric..Claire Evans, Wed Nov 16 2022Car leasing maintenance packages: Your questions answeredA lease car maintenance contract is a good option for those seeking hassle-free motoring, but are th..Darren Moss, Mon Nov 21 2022How often should you service your car?Whatever age your car is, regular servicing is the only way to make sure it stays in tip-top conditi..Claire Evans, Thu Jul 14 2016How to find your car's service historyIf you've bought a used car that didn't come with a full service history you could increase its valu..Claire Evans, Mon Nov 16 2015Annual MOTs could be axed to reduce motoring costsProposals put forward by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps could save drivers up to £55 every two yea..George Hill, Wed Apr 27 2022Coronavirus lockdown easing: what does it mean for motorists?A new roadmap to ease England out of lockdown has been unveiled by the Prime Minister. Here’s what i..Claire Evans, Mon May 11 2020Can I get my car serviced during the third coronavirus lockdown?If your car is due for a service during the latest coronavirus lockdown, will you still be able to g..Claire Evans, Fri Mar 20 2020Another MOT extension unlikely during third coronavirus lockdownMOT test centres will remain open during the third lockdown, but book up early because many are stil..Steve Huntingford, Sun Jun 28 2020Should I be worried about my car not having a service book? Should owners worry if a car's service history is only recorded on an online database, and how will..Claire Evans, Mon Nov 30 2020Why has my car been given lots of MOT advisory notices? After two years of clean MOT passes, a reader's Mazda MX-5 has been given 10 advisory notices by a g..Claire Evans, Thu Sep 03 2020More than half of eligible car owners used coronavirus MOT extensionUK’s six-month MOT extension taken up by more than 2.5 million car owners, but almost three-quarters..Claire Evans, Fri Aug 14 2020Car dashboard warning lights explained The number of warning lights on your car’s dashboard can be confusing, so we explain what they mean..What Car? team, Wed Feb 06 2019Must servicing be done by a franchised dealer?Reader asks if his car's warranty would become void if he has the car serviced outside the main deal..Claire Evans, Tue Apr 23 2019Are car service plans worth it?We ask if manufacturer and dealer service plans are worth the cost or if you're better off servicing..What Car? team, Tue Jan 29 2019
