Gritted roads: how to protect your car from winter salt
The gritters are out and the roads are covered in salt – how do you protect your car from this worst aspect of winter? Martynn Randall explains.
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The best of Martynn’s Tips 2023
Vacuum-bleeding brakes, curing noisy tappets, driving through water and the upcoming ICE car and bike ban… some of Martynn's most helpful advice in 2023...
How to vacuum bleed motorcycle brakes
Haynes' technical editor explains how to use a vacuum-bleeding kit when changing the brake fluid on a motorcycle. You can get them for peanuts, but do they do a good enough job?...
The petrol and diesel car sales ban – how does it affect you?
You won't be able to buy a new fossil-fuelled car or motorcycle after 2035. What does that mean for those of us who aren't planning to make the switch to electric power?...
Riding in hot weather – how to stay safe on a motorbike
Staying safe is critical when riding a bike in high temperatures at home or abroad. Here are Martynn's top tips to make sure you reach your destination in one piece...
How to check your cooling system for summer
Car overheating? Temperature gauge higher than normal? Here are a few things to check to help you and your car keep their cool this summer.
7 Things to Do to Get Your Bike Ready for Spring
It’s time to get your motorcycle out of storage and check the battery, tyres, brakes, fluids and more. Check out Martynn Randall’s bike maintenance tips.
How to stop noisy tappets
Are your engine's tappets noisy when you start it from cold? You could spend a lot of time and money replacing them or you could try this fix that's worked for Martynn's BMW Z4...
Driving At Night: 9 Night Driving Tips
Driving at night needn’t be stressful if your car’s in good condition. Stay safe once the clocks go back with our expert tips on night driving.
How to prepare your brakes for winter
It's important to check that your brake pads are in fine fettle ahead of winter, says Martynn, and to know what to do if all is not well...