A flat battery is a real pain in the jacksie. I had a Mercedes once with a battery drain problem. Every second morning I was jump-starting. On the upside, the …

Keeping paintwork in tiptop shape isn’t easy; blaring sun, road salts, stone chips, tree sap, wind, dust, and don’t forget bird poop. Your paintwork needs all the help it can …

I was driving through Dublin city recently in a friend’s car, Dublin streets are narrow, I found myself caught behind a cyclist with headphones on, he had no idea I …

I’ve worked on my own classic cars for years, and you are right to think about the cost of maintenance because they do need a lot of love. But owning …

There’s never a good time to break down. For me, it always seems to happen at the worst possible time. The last time it happened was on the way to …

There’s never a good time to have a flat battery, and just when you get that sorted, you find the stupid engine won’t idle! I feel your pain; this is …

I love starting a new project; the best part is assessing what condition she’s in and trying to get her running. When she fires up for the first time in …

Modern car engines don’t flood very often and so your car may be telling you it has a problem. So how do you fix a car flooded with gas? The …

I know exactly how you feel; I was that soldier. Return to the long-term car park in the early hours, wife, two kids, and a road train of suitcases in …

Car batteries, without them, we’re going nowhere; knowing which terminal is which can be a head-scratcher, but five minutes from now, you’ll be an expert. Car battery terminals will be …

Even after twenty-odd years fixing cars, I still think it’s a blast. I enjoy the challenge, which is a good thing because cars have evolved with increasing complexity. So are …

I understand your hesitation. There’s a lot to consider. After all, a twenty-year-old car is old, and it could turn into a money pit. So should you buy a twenty …