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How to check car tyre pressure and put air in them

Published 18 November 2021
By Sunday Times Driving
Tyres are arguably a car’s most important safety feature. Here's how to check car tyre pressure and put air in them.
How to change a car battery

Haynes How-To: change a car battery

All cars have batteries. The ones in petrol and diesel cars are used to run the 12V electrical system (lights, stereo, heating, etc.) and...
Published 09 February 2021
Haynes How-To: change an engine's air filter

Haynes How-To: change an engine's air filter

An engine’s air filter is rather a person’s lungs. Without the filter, your car can’t run properly and may incur serious damage.
Published 28 December 2017
Haynes How-To: change front brake pads

Haynes How-To: change front brake pads

Drivers rarely give much thought to their car’s braking system. Yet it is one of the most important safety features of any car.
Published 21 December 2017
Haynes how to change a spark plug guide

Haynes How-To: change a spark plug

Spark plugs are used in petrol engines as a source of ignition. An electrical spark ignites the fuel, which forces the piston along the cylinder.
Published 14 December 2017
How to change a car wheel, step-by-step

Haynes How-To: change a car wheel

A puncture, pothole or unforgiving kerb can strike at any time. More often than not, however, it will be when it’s dark, raining and you’re nowhe
Published 29 November 2017
Haynes How-To: jack up a car

Haynes How-To: jack up a car

Hundreds of thousands of Britain's drivers like to carry out maintenance on their car. From changing spark plugs to draining engine oil, fitting
Published 17 November 2017
How to check and change engine coolant

Haynes How-To: check and change engine coolant

Coolant is an engine’s lifeblood. It keeps it at the correct operating temperature, helping it to warm up quickly in cold weather and not get too
Published 10 November 2017
Haynes How-To: change a headlight bulb

Haynes How-To: change a headlight bulb

Without a full set of functioning headlight bulbs you’re making night-time driving more difficult for yourself and aren’t making yourself as...
Published 03 November 2017
How much do new wiper blades cost and which does my car need?

Haynes How-To: change a wiper blade

It goes without saying that drivers need to be able to clearly see the road ahead to remain safe on the road. For a car to be in roadworthy condi
Published 20 October 2017
How to change engine oil and an oil filter

Haynes How-To: change engine oil and an oil filter

An engine is made up of highly stressed, precious components, many which are thrashing around at great speed. To lubricate and protect the moving
Published 15 October 2017