Car Insurance - Tips & Advice - Car maintenance

Important maintenance for your car
Did you know that lights are an important part of your car’s MOT and can fail it? Here’s how you can prevent this from happening through some quick and simple maintenance tips

Tyre safety
There are usually two occasions when a driver will typically think about the state of their tyres. One is at MOT time and the other is when there’s a problem and the bill comes in

Servicing and repairs
Servicing you car will ensure it is in a good roadworthy condition and safe for you and your passengers.  Unfortunately, servicing and repairs are key areas in which disputes can arise between the car owner and the garage

Repair beware
When Direct Line carried out a survey last year, over half of the respondents said they had been the victims of garages overcharging or work being done on their car that wasn’t necessary, costing an average of £471 each. So what’s the solution?

Keep it clean
Keeping your car clean inside and out not only makes it look good but also has a bearing on its value, and will enable you to notice areas that need attention before they get too bad

Your MOT
Being a responsible (and legal) driver means ensuring that your car is roadworthy – and that means getting an MOT once it is three years old and keeping it up to date

Understanding motor repairs
A recent survey by Direct Line on car repairs indicated that drivers are so flummoxed by modern day car terminology, it’s causing them to feel they are being ripped off when taking their motor in for repairs at the garage

Flood advice for our car insurance customers
Recent floods have left many car owners quite literally and financially submerged. However, if you are a Direct Line car insurance customer you could be covered for some flood-related damage that has occurred…

Protecting your car in cold weather
Harsh weather can be really hard on your car’s mechanical systems and increase the risk of accidents – Direct Line provides some tips on reducing this risk

How to change your car oil
Many drivers pass their test and take their car on the road without understanding simple maintenance tasks. Learning how to change the oil yourself could save you expensive garage bills.