Peugeot 208 Tyre Pressures
Tyre pressures are crucial to check on a regular basis. Having incorrect tyre pressures can cause a number of problems, including increased and uneven tyre wear, increased braking distance and…
Servicing & Maintenance
Common Faults with the Citroen DS3
The Citroen DS3 (now known as just the DS3) is a very popular little supermini sold from 2009 to the present day. These cars use any one of a range…
Vauxhall/Opel Astra Code 82 – How to fix it
The Vauxhall/Opel Astra is a common, popular small car that has been sold in various iterations since 1980. It’s handsome styling and reliable drivetrain make it one of the best…
Citroen C1 Life Expectancy – How long will it last?
Our data suggests the average lifespan of a Citroen C1 is 8 years and 22 days. Diesels tend to last longer than petrols. This is based on an analysis of…
Common Faults with the Peugeot 208
Every car has its little problems and quirks – some more than others. As a mechanic of ten years, I’ve seen almost every problem on every car imaginable. Sometimes it…
Peugeot 208 – Servicing Schedule
This article contains affiliate links. For more information about this, see our affiliate disclosure. Quick answer: your Peugeot 208 needs a minor service every 12,500 miles or 1 year. It needs a…
How expensive is it to maintain a Volkswagen?
Quick answer – they’re around average – about £710/$824 per year. Not cheap, but not expensive. You’ll pay less for brands such as Ford and GM, but you’ll likely pay…
Toyota Camry Hybrid – Steering Groan
Parts wearing out over time is a fact of owning a car. When parts wear, sometimes they cause strange noises to occur, and one of the more concerning is anything…
Mercury Grand Marquis – Jack Location
Sometimes, you need to jack up your car. Whether you’re at the side of the road in an emergency and need to change a tyre, or whether you’re on your…
How long it takes to service a car (and what’s done)
Quick answer – between two and four hours. (depending on the type of car you have, and the type of service you’ve asked the garage to do. However, with most…
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