Car care
Engine coolant and antifreeze: which antifreeze should I pick?![Antifreeze](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--TF5zrQEU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579629632/carbuyer/5-antifreeze_3.jpg)
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Engine coolant and antifreeze: which antifreeze should I pick?
Coolant – or antifreeze – helps keep your engine running at the right temperature. Here’s what you should know
What's the best oil for my car?![Car engine oil](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--zohhaQjM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1631197220/car_maintenence_engine_oil_change.jpg)
![Car engine oil](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--zohhaQjM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1631197220/car_maintenence_engine_oil_change.jpg)
What's the best oil for my car?
Engine oil isn’t entirely straightforward – here’s what you need to know
How to clean your car seats![Leather seat cleaning](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--R7Y3QuHk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579619423/carbuyer/2017/09/products-june-1-090.jpg)
![Leather seat cleaning](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--R7Y3QuHk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579619423/carbuyer/2017/09/products-june-1-090.jpg)
How to clean your car seats
Dirty car seats? Whether you’re maintaining or selling your car, cleaning its seats will keep it looking fresh and boost its value
How to test and charge a car battery![Man checking the charge of a car battery](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--uVEovoFC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700068050/carbuyer/2023/11/Charging%20car%20battery-2.jpg)
![Man checking the charge of a car battery](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--uVEovoFC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700068050/carbuyer/2023/11/Charging%20car%20battery-2.jpg)
How to test and charge a car battery
When your car won’t start, a flat battery is often the culprit. Here is everything you need to know about testing and charging your car’s 12V battery
Do electric cars need oil?![electric motor](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--MGzyUYGe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603803582/autoexpress/2020/10/Vauxhall%20Vivaro%20E%20motor%201.jpg)
![electric motor](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--MGzyUYGe--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603803582/autoexpress/2020/10/Vauxhall%20Vivaro%20E%20motor%201.jpg)
Do electric cars need oil?
Since electric cars don’t have engines, they don’t need the same service items as petrol and diesel cars
How to remove bird poop from a car![How to remove bird poop from car](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--020Klq-x--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579627026/carbuyer/2017/05/3260914461_259beb972d_b_0.jpg)
![How to remove bird poop from car](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--020Klq-x--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579627026/carbuyer/2017/05/3260914461_259beb972d_b_0.jpg)
How to remove bird poop from a car
Read our guide on how to remove this most unpleasant of substances from your car
Car paint protection: what is it and is it worth the price?![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--PCuf-IsM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1648218889/carbuyer/2022/03/Car-sealant_aatqvo.jpg)
![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--PCuf-IsM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1648218889/carbuyer/2022/03/Car-sealant_aatqvo.jpg)
Car paint protection: what is it and is it worth the price?
Do you really need car paint protection? Find out what it is and who it’s for in our handy guide
How to check and top up your engine oil![How to check and top up your engine oil](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--MhcB9bFa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579626415/carbuyer/2017/12/checkoil_0_0.jpg)
![How to check and top up your engine oil](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--MhcB9bFa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579626415/carbuyer/2017/12/checkoil_0_0.jpg)
How to check and top up your engine oil
Engine oil should never be ignored. Let us show you how to check and top up your car’s oil
MoT guide: cost, info and what happens if your car fails![MoT header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--j8WS_dIm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1675354249/carbuyer/2023/02/KwikFitMOTtesterexaminescaronramp_fs0brb.jpg)
![MoT header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--j8WS_dIm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1675354249/carbuyer/2023/02/KwikFitMOTtesterexaminescaronramp_fs0brb.jpg)
MoT guide: cost, info and what happens if your car fails
Worried about your car passing its MoT? Read our full guide on what to expect and how to prepare it
Best tyre inflators 2020![Best tyre inflators](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--lCy10CyH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579645692/carbuyer/2019/05/best_tyre_inflators_header.jpg)
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Best tyre inflators 2020
The right tyre pressures are crucial and these are the best mini air compressors you can buy
What headlight bulb do I need?![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--chcNBemL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1644589538/carbuyer/2022/02/seat_leon_led_headlights_x4tooz.jpg)
![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--chcNBemL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1644589538/carbuyer/2022/02/seat_leon_led_headlights_x4tooz.jpg)
What headlight bulb do I need?
Having difficulty with finding the right headlight for your car? We shine a light on everything you need to know
What does a car radiator do and what can go wrong?![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--smD_SOJu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646754788/carbuyer/2022/03/jaguar-xtype-4-radiator_drzog1.jpg)
![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--smD_SOJu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646754788/carbuyer/2022/03/jaguar-xtype-4-radiator_drzog1.jpg)
What does a car radiator do and what can go wrong?
We explain how a car radiator works and what to do if it leaks
What is a car's P11D value?![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--PMenFQC8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646650182/carbuyer/2022/03/P11D_csyng2.jpg)
![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--PMenFQC8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646650182/carbuyer/2022/03/P11D_csyng2.jpg)
What is a car's P11D value?
We explain how to calculate a car’s P11D value and how it impacts company car tax
What is a car’s exhaust system and what can go wrong?![Exhaust hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--GD2NJmO---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646150379/carbuyer/2022/03/ian_8802_ai1kjg.jpg)
![Exhaust hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--GD2NJmO---/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1646150379/carbuyer/2022/03/ian_8802_ai1kjg.jpg)
What is a car’s exhaust system and what can go wrong?
We explain the inner workings of a car’s exhaust system and what to do if it needs repairing
What is a car’s head gasket?![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--SRStt4PR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1645802811/carbuyer/2022/02/250810-a-xpart_ndgkho.jpg)
![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--SRStt4PR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1645802811/carbuyer/2022/02/250810-a-xpart_ndgkho.jpg)
What is a car’s head gasket?
We describe the function of a head gasket and how to detect if it has blown
What are brake pads and discs?![Disc brake](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--4GlCejRF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1645704189/carbuyer/2022/02/091214-lexus-e_oluawo.jpg)
![Disc brake](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--4GlCejRF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1645704189/carbuyer/2022/02/091214-lexus-e_oluawo.jpg)
What are brake pads and discs?
We explain how car brakes work and how to check your brake pads
What is a cambelt change and does your car need one?![Mechanic working on car](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--iiiXSuiC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183925/autoexpress/2016/11/dsc_4312.jpg)
![Mechanic working on car](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--iiiXSuiC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183925/autoexpress/2016/11/dsc_4312.jpg)
What is a cambelt change and does your car need one?
Why it’s so important to change a cambelt, how to know if you need a new one and how much it costs.
What are service intervals and when does my car need to be serviced?![Car service dashboard warning](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--PXz-NJB3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248436/autoexpress/6/18/q3-service-message.jpg)
![Car service dashboard warning](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--PXz-NJB3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248436/autoexpress/6/18/q3-service-message.jpg)
What are service intervals and when does my car need to be serviced?
How often should you service your car and where do you check the service schedule for your car?
Best soft-top cleaner to buy 2021![Soft-top cleaning products header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--HTsodHgF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1611148429/autoexpress/2021/01/Drop-top%20cleaners-9.jpg)
![Soft-top cleaning products header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--HTsodHgF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1611148429/autoexpress/2021/01/Drop-top%20cleaners-9.jpg)
Best soft-top cleaner to buy 2021
Convertible cars are meant to be stylish, but a mouldy fabric roof can look tatty if you don’t use a soft-top cleaner
Best pressure gauges to buy 2020![Ring RTG4 Digital Keyring Gauge header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--nLk5ufb8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579631058/carbuyer/2018/03/0_header.jpg)
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Best pressure gauges to buy 2020
These digital tyre-pressure gauges can ensure your car maintains its fuel efficiency and stays safe
Best all-season tyres 2021![Mercedes GLC in snow](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--AIkr9K7v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579646759/carbuyer/2019/05/cooper_discoverer_winter_application_lr.jpg)
![Mercedes GLC in snow](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--AIkr9K7v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579646759/carbuyer/2019/05/cooper_discoverer_winter_application_lr.jpg)
Best all-season tyres 2021
Should you buy all-season tyres and which ones are the best?
Main dealer car servicing – a complete guide![Main dealer car servicing](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--joqilYae--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579623520/carbuyer/main-dealer-servicing_1.jpg)
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Main dealer car servicing – a complete guide
Have questions about main dealer car servicing? We explain what it is and why it’s important for your car
Best car wax to buy![Best car wax - Header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--2vBOjmwL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579633892/carbuyer/_dsc7436_0_1.jpg)
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Best car wax to buy
We explain how to get your car looking as shiny as possible and pick the best car waxes for the job
Best car upholstery cleaner to buy 2021![Best car upholstery cleaner to buy 2021](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--MrsUoFNC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1612634138/carbuyer/2021/02/ae-product-headers-2017-8020.jpg)
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Best car upholstery cleaner to buy 2021
Keep your car interior clean with one of these great car upholstery cleaners
MoT test extension ends on 1 August![](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--f0JESO6y--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579618971/carbuyer/2017/09/mot-check-1_0.jpg)
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MoT test extension ends on 1 August
Cars due an MoT before 1 August will still be eligible for six-month extension
Best trolley jacks to buy![](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--j47SJGCy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579629609/carbuyer/2017/06/trolleyjacks.jpg)
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Best trolley jacks to buy
For tackling DIY work on your car, a decent trolley jack is worth its weight in gold. We find the best to buy
Best car interior cleaners![](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--a07xEB4c--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579633523/carbuyer/2018/04/car-interior-cleaner-1_0.jpg)
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Best car interior cleaners
Keep your cabin spotless with these multi-use cleaning sprays
Performing an oil and filter change on your car![oil change](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--MqwjeHMz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579630500/carbuyer/707110_010713mob_02_1.jpg)
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Performing an oil and filter change on your car
Replacing the oil and oil filter in your car is important, but why you should you change engine oil and how can you save money?
How car servicing can save you money![How car servicing can save you money](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--WDMr4Kfu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579623492/carbuyer/2-main-dealer-service_2.jpg)
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How car servicing can save you money
A healthy engine is an efficient engine. We take you through some practical maintenance tips that can reduce your car’s running costs