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Plain-English advice to help you understand the problem and choose the right help.

• How to change wiper blades
  Signs your wiper blades need replacing, how to find the right size for your car, and how to fit them in five minutes.
• Headlight bulb replacement
  How to find out which headlight bulb your car takes, the difference between H7, H4 and H1, and how to replace one safely.
• Car won't start: is it the battery?
  Signs of a flat or failing car battery, how long batteries last, how to jump start safely and when to buy a new one.
• Signs your brake pads are worn
  Squealing, grinding and a soft pedal: the signs your brake pads or discs need replacing, and whether to DIY or use a mechanic.
• Winter car checklist
  Get your car ready for a UK winter: screenwash strength, antifreeze checks, battery, tyres and what to keep in a winter car kit.
• MOT checklist: what to check at home
  Avoid an easy MOT fail: lights, wipers, tyres, number plates and the other checks you can do at home before the test.
• Dash cams: insurance, buying and fitting
  Whether a dash cam can cut your insurance, how footage helps with claims, front vs front-and-rear cameras, the UK rules on mounting, and hardwiring vs plug-in.
• Booking an MOT near you
  How to check when your MOT is due, the maximum MOT fee, how early you can book without losing your renewal date, and what happens if your car fails.
• Most reliable car brands in the UK
  Which car brands consistently do well in UK reliability surveys, which tend to cost more to keep running, and free ways to check a used car's history before you buy.
• Car hire excess insurance: do you need it?
  What the excess on a hire car is, why the rental desk's cover costs so much, how standalone car hire excess insurance works, and what to check before you buy.