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Nothing could be worse than driving home after a long day at work and hearing a strange knocking or pinging sound coming from under the hood of your vehicle.
Your timing belt is a vital part of your car’s inner workings, as it helps keep vital components in your engine moving in perfect synchronisation.
For a vehicle owner there are few words as scary as engine repair. If a mechanic mentions this phrase it immediately brings thoughts of extensive and expensive services. While some engine trouble may occur completely unexpectedly there are other issues that will provide warning signs long before they become dire situations that result in these big bills.
Basic checks before you set out can save a world of pain if your car breaks down during the journey.
It is very important to regularly check your tyre tread depth. It is a legal requirement that tyres have at least 1.6mm of tread. Anything below this then they need replacing as soon as possible. A useful way to test this is by conducting the 20p test. Insert a 20p into the tread, if you can see the band around the outside, then your tyre needs changing.