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The 10 secrets of DIY maintenance

Go to: The DIY car maintenance you can't ignore
  • Check your tyre pressures

    You should invest in a tyre pressure gauge and check your tyre pressures every week

    Dennis Images/Pete Gibson

  • Checking your oil

    Checking your oil is one of the easiest - and most important - parts of car maintenance

  • Checking tyre tread depth

    By inserting a 20p coin in your tyre's tread gives a instant clue as to whether your tyre is legal. If you can see any of the coin's ridge, you're nearing the legal limit.

  • Changing a headlight bulb

    Headlamp bulbs are removed from the rear of the headlight. Access can be poor.

  • Changing a headlamp bulb

    Try not to touch the bulb's glass. They're fragile and are easily damaged.

    tom wood

  • Screenwash

    Changing your screenwash couldn't be easier. Pop the lid and top up - but don't let it overflow.

  • Checking your oil

    When the engine is cold, locate the dipstick to check your oil levels

  • Topping up your oil

    Slowly pour oil into the engine and check the dipstick every so often to avoid overfilling

    pete gibson

  • Changing an air filter

    Changing an air filter is fairly easy. Just remove the air filter cover and drop the air filter inside - checking it's the right way round.

  • Changing sparkplugs

    Take care when you're changing sparkplugs, particularly when screwing or unscrewing them in or out of the engine block.

    Trombax - Fotolia

  • Washing your car

    Jet washing your car isn't ideal, but it's better than nothing

  • Washing your car

    It's far better to wash your car's paintwork by hand, using good quality shampoo.

  • Changing windscreen wipers

    Changing your wiperblades is fairly straightforward, but all cars vary slightly

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