Are winter tyres worth it?
Should you buy winter tyres? Are they the same as ice tyres? Can you use winter rubber in summer? Martynn Randall reveals all.
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How does a car jack work?
Car jacks come in three main types - our experts explain everything you need to know about these essentials for DIY mechanics.
TPMS warnings and how to reset them
Rob’s had a few close encounters with tyre pressure monitoring systems lately. Can you rely on TPMS to warn you of a puncture and how do you reset the system to get rid of the dash warning light?
What should my tyre pressure be? The complete guide
When was the last time you did a tyre pressure check? Trying to find the right PSI for your car? This guide answers all of your tyre pressure-checking questions.
Tyre pressure explained: everything you need to know
In ye olden days tyres could leak more than Julian Assange, but tyre tech has come a long way and many drivers now take their rubber for granted. It's still well worth keeping tabs on your tyre pressures though. Here's how.....
How to repair a flat tyre with a tyre sealant kit
If your car has suffered from a puncture, but you don't have a spare wheel, just a can of tyre sealant, how does it work and how should you go about sorting out the tyre so you can carry on your journey?...
5 things your tyres are trying to tell you
Are your tyres trying to tell you something important? There are often subtle clues when something is wrong. Here's how to know what you should be looking for.....
What is wheel alignment?
Put simply, wheel alignment refers to the direction your wheels are pointing. Alignment has a huge affect on how a car feels to drive. A correctly aligned car will feel stable at all times, track straight and true, and will inspire confidence when accelerating, braking, and cornering. A badly...