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How to store a classic car for winter

Published 20 December 2024
By Charlotte Vowden
It’s called cuffing season. When the temperature drops and single folk seek out a snuggle buddy to help get them through the long, dark nights.
Repair alloy wheel damage

As good as new: how to repair alloy wheel damage

Advice on how to repair alloy wheel damage, including how to do it yourself using a DIY kit and when to take the wheels to a professional.
Published 23 September 2022
Car Clinic: I've lost my locking wheel nut key — how can I change a flat tyre?

I've lost my locking wheel nut key

"The key to my locking wheel nut is missing; now I have a flat tyre and cannot change it. Any ideas?"
Published 26 August 2022

Air-con problems solved

Once an expensive luxury, air-conditioning is now standard to most new cars, and it’s more necessary than ever.
Published 28 July 2022
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

UK road bridges safe, says Highway Englands

Highways England has said road bridges in the UK under its watch are safe and reaffirmed its commitment to properly maintaining them.
Published 20 August 2018
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
Haynes OnDemand reader offer: motoring maintenance videos exclusive discount

Haynes OnDemand reader offer

Access new motoring maintenance videos from Haynes from just 99p
Published 06 October 2017
Government proposes MoT after four years, not three

Government proposes MoT after four years

New cars won't need to undergo an MoT for four years under government plans to be announced this week.
Published 23 January 2017
Car Clinic: What is the grating sound when changing from first to second gear in my Porsche Cayman S?

Car Clinic: What is the grating sound when changing...

Sometimes when cold there is a grating sound when changing from first to second gear on my Porsche Cayman S. Any ideas?
Published 09 August 2016
Car Clinic: What's causing the hissing noise that stops when I press the brake pedal?

Car Clinic: What's causing the hissing noise that stops...

A hissing noise comes from one side of my Audi A3 but stops when I press the brake pedal. The brakes seem to be working properly. Any ideas?
Published 11 July 2016
Sunday Times Driving Car Clinic: Aston Martin DB9 engine ticking noise

What's causing the ticking noise from my Aston Martin...

There is a ticking noise from the engine of my 2004 Aston Martin DB9, which I’m told could be the “big-end bearings”. What do you think?
Published 11 April 2016
Penalty charge notice on car windscreen. Sunday Times Driving Reader Letters: bicycle tax, diesel cars and stealthy road signs

Reader Letters: bicycle tax, diesel cars, puddle beware...

Susannah West Yates says bicycles should be “taxed and insured, and their users forced to pass a test”. As some cars are zero-rated for vehicle...
Published 11 April 2016