How does a car’s suspension work?
What does a typical car’s suspension set-up look like? Here's a guide to the springs, shocks, anti-roll bars and more that keep things running smoothly...
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Engine oil: expert guide and infographic
Engine oil can be confusing at the best of times, so let Haynes explain how to find out what oil your car needs, the different types of engine lubricant and why it's worth paying extra...
Understanding your car’s suspension geometry
How does car suspension manage to keep the wheels pointing in the right direction and at the right angle? Here's a guide to camber, caster, tracking and more...
A short history of the Pontiac Firebird
If Burt Reynolds drove one in Smokey and the Bandit, the Firebird had to be cool, right?
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Throwback Thursday: a short history of the Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette is not so much a single car as an automotive dynasty spanning six decades and seven generations
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A short history of the Ford Corsair
With its shark-face nose and novel V4 engines, the Ford Corsair looked exciting even when it was standing still
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Throwback Thursday: a short history of the Morris Minor
The Morris Minor, or ‘Moggie’, may look quaint now, but it was the first British car to sell over a million units
What is a PCV valve (and what does it do?)
A PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve is part of the breather system on many cars today – and it helps to stop the car depositing an oily mess on the road when running
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What is AFR, or Air/Fuel Ratio, in your car?
You’ll have no doubt heard people talking about engines running ‘a bit rich’ or ‘a bit lean’, but what does this actually mean? And what effect does it have on your car?
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Your car's tyre markings explained
In November 2012 the EU introduced a new labelling system for all new vehicle tyres. The labeling system is very similar to that used in the white goods market, and is designed to help motorists better understand the performance of specific tyre. As all tyres produced after November 2012 have to...