Everyday Maintenance
Close the Bonnet by the Manual, Then Check the Latch
A bonnet can look closed before its lock is fully engaged. Use the vehicle’s own closing method and resolve latch warnings before driving.
NOTES FROM THE GARAGE
Everyday Maintenance
Use the vehicle’s pressure specification, check under the right conditions and record readings that help you notice a recurring tyre problem.
Everyday Maintenance
Keep the Wheel-Lock Key Where the Tyre Technician Can Find It
Locate the locking wheel-nut key before a tyre appointment, check that it belongs to the car and return it to an agreed storage place afterwards.
Everyday Maintenance
Filling a Rental Car? Start at the Fuel Flap
Before refuelling a rental or borrowed car, confirm the fuel specification on the vehicle and its documents instead of guessing from the pump colour.
Everyday Maintenance
A Tyre Can Look Well Treaded and Still Need an Age Check
Include tyre age and manufacturer guidance in your checks instead of judging a tyre only by the depth of its tread.
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A Warning Light Changes Meaning When It Starts Flashing
Record the symbol, colour and behaviour of a dashboard warning, then use the vehicle’s own instructions to decide what to do safely.
Everyday Maintenance
A Cold-Tyre Pressure Check That Leaves a Useful Record
Use the vehicle’s pressure specification, check under the right conditions and record readings that help you notice a recurring tyre problem.