During the winter months, the occurrence of potholes increases due to the freezing temperatures and thawing. Road surfaces may begin to crack, which over time, forms potholes. No matter where you live in the city, it can be extremely frustrating coming across a pothole; especially when there is no way to drive around them. In…
It is important to know how to change your headlight light bulb as, over time, the bulbs deteriorate. Working headlights are necessary to ensure you are kept safe on the road. Driving on the road without functioning headlight bulbs, makes you less visible to other road users. Not only will this increase the risk of…
Every time the winter period comes back around there is the age-old question: “are winter tyres worth it?” There are many benefits that come from investing in winter tyres. Not only do they make sure you’re set for snowfall and rain, but they can also provide you with better control over your vehicle in cold…
Motor oil in your vehicle is the most important thing to keep everything functioning correctly. The oil’s job is to lubricate the engine’s moving parts and prevent overheating. Failing to keep the oil topped up can lead to early wear and tear along with excessive sludge buildup. Think of it as the main lifeline that…
Lindleys Autocentres are proud to announce that we are opening up our branches as a donation centre for Nottingham Children’s Hospital this year. If you have any presents that you would like to donate to the children that Nottingham Children’s Hospital cares for, you can pop down to any of our branches to drop off the…
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are tracking down and investigating companies who allow their drivers on the road with tyres as old as 10 years or more. With this new regulation, any vehicle operator found using old tyres will face a follow-up investigation and potential regulatory action. What does this mean for…
Mostly featured in modern cars, power steering is a function that allows drivers to move the steering with ease. Without it, it will be more difficult than necessary to turn the wheel around a sharp bend. The way a power system works is through building up the pressure in the steering fluid when the steering…
Knowing how to change your tyre is extremely important, especially if you are someone who drives long distances on a regular basis. It is crucial for everyone who owns a vehicle to have some form of knowledge on how they can change a tyre. Even if it was learned years ago, it is important to…
In 1917, a mechanic invented a new type of braking system that was hydraulically operated. A couple of years later, he improved his design and the first modern hydraulic braking system was introduced. Though unreliable due to problems with the manufacturing process it was adopted in the automotive industry with changes. The man was called…
Air pollution is a serious concern for most people. Especially in largely built-up areas, the growing concentration of pollutants can cause air to be unpleasant to breathe. Car emissions are one of the largest causes of this. As such, most car manufacturers are making an effort to reduce them. Whether this is through the use…