Women's Car DIY

Know your car: overview of a car, explaining all elements. Tools and equipment: what you really need, along with health/safety considerations. Routine checks and maintenance: oil level, tyre condition/pressures, wiper blades, bulbs. Servicing schedules explained: changing filters (oil, air, pollen, fuel); information on plugs, cam belt, coolant, brake fluid, wheel bolts. MoT test: what happens in the test and preparing for it - including driveshaft boots, seatbelts, doors, windscreen chips, exhaust, handbrake, brakes, wheel bearings, rust. Problems: warning lights, noises, fluid leaks, starting problems, smoke, smells, changing wheels, accidents and breakdowns. Cleaning: interior, exterior, scratches and chips. Paperwork and admin: insurance, MoT, car tax, log book, service record, buying and selling a car.