How to check and change your car’s windscreen wipers
Wondering when and how to change your car's wiper blades? Haynes shows you how to check and replace them...
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How to check and change your car’s air filter
Rob Keenan is the interim digital editor of Haynes.com
He runs a BMW 2 Series
Wondering when and how to change your car's air filter? Haynes shows you how to find it, check it and replace it...
How and when to change your brake fluid
Brake fluid is important stuff, because without it you’d almost certainly end up in a ditch. Backwards. To avoid that, look after it and change it regularly…
How to check your car’s shocks for wear
Wondering what shock absorbers you need for your car? Are they expensive? Can shock absorbers leak? Haynes has all the answers.
Caring for your car’s driveshaft gaiters
Your driveshaft gaiters stop dirt and other mess getting into your driveshafts, but they can and do fail. So how do you check if they’re in rude health?
5 signs your air filter needs to be replaced
The key part in your car’s respiratory system is the air filter. Without it, air and whatever detritus may be floating in it would be allowed deep into your engine. The air filter stops them, making sure your cylinders only gulp down the good stuff. But how do you know if your air filter is having...
5 budget upgrades to your car that are actually worth it
There’s nothing wrong with upgrading your car. It’s a great way to show your individuality, to make you stand out from that crowd. And that’s great. What’s not great, however, is fitting a vast array of tacky, horrid upgrades to your car. As such, we’ve picked out five budget upgrades that are...
The different types of wiper blades explained
Rob Keenan is the interim digital editor of Haynes.com
He runs a BMW 2 Series
Wiper blades need no introduction, but they're a vital safety component fitted to every car. Nor are they as straightforward as you'd think, with several different types being available.
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