15 July, 2020 How to Keep Your Car Fluids Topped Up One of the most important parts of vehicle maintenance is regularly checking your car fluids and topping them up when necessary. Aim to check your car fluids at least every four to six months to protect your vehicle...
11 July, 2020 What Do Your Dashboard Lights Mean? It can be worrying when a dashboard light pops up and you have no idea what it means. To make matters worse, many dashboard lights indicate a fault but don’t pinpoint exactly which component or system has failed. In...
07 July, 2020 How to Increase Your Car’s Value You’ll be able to increase your car’s value if you get it in its best condition. Making a little extra effort can make all the difference. Many buyers seeking a bargain will negotiate your price downwards for even...
03 July, 2020 Preparing for the Electric Car Takeover Sales of electric cars have grown steadily over the last few years. 2014 saw the sale of 500 electric cars, and sales reached 4,500 per month in 2018. But how long will it be until electric vehicles replace petrol...
29 June, 2020 What Are VDE Sockets? VDE sockets are approved, fully insulated and designed to protect users against electrocution. In the automotive industry, they are most often used for work on hybrid and electric vehicles. DIY Car Service Parts stock a range of VDE...
25 June, 2020 How to Fix Dents in Your Car Denting your car is frustrating, especially as repairs can be costly – all because a wall or a lamppost got in your way when you were reversing into a space or manoeuvring around a corner. However, there are a few hacks you...
21 June, 2020 How to Service Your Car Car services are expensive but essential, and skipping them can lead to costly damage down the line. But there’s no reason why you shouldn’t service your car at home if you have the skills, knowledge and tools. In this blog post,...
17 June, 2020 Top 10 Essential Tools for Your Car Repair Garage You can make huge cost savings by self-servicing your car instead of paying for a mechanic to carry out your car repairs. This is easier said than done though, which is why DIY Car Service Parts offers...
13 June, 2020 Signs That Your Tensioners, Idlers and Dampers are Damaged Though lots of drivers meticulously check their brake fluid, engine oil, coolant and washer fluid during self-services, it’s easy to miss other engine components that have a major impact on your...
09 June, 2020 How Often Should You Replace Your Tensioners, Idlers and Dampers? Tensioners, idlers and dampers are three incredibly important engine components. Without them, your car wouldn’t be able to run. But how do you know when to replace these vital car parts?...
