How to check car tyre pressure and put air in them


Tyres are arguably a car’s most important safety feature. Here's how to check car tyre pressure and put air in them.
How to change a car battery

Haynes How-To: change a car battery


All cars have batteries. The ones in petrol and diesel cars are used to run the 12V electrical system (lights, stereo, heating, etc.) and...
What spanners: older drivers nervous of DIY wasting £390m on car repairs

Millennials better at car maintenance than parents


It's a commonly held belief among older drivers that young people don’t know a dipstick from a crankshaft, but new research suggests...
Haynes How-To: change an engine's air filter

Haynes How-To: change an engine's air filter


An engine’s air filter is rather a person’s lungs. Without the filter, your car can’t run properly and may incur serious damage.
Haynes How-To: change front brake pads

Haynes How-To: change front brake pads


Drivers rarely give much thought to their car’s braking system. Yet it is one of the most important safety features of any car.
Haynes how to change a spark plug guide

Haynes How-To: change a spark plug


Spark plugs are used in petrol engines as a source of ignition. An electrical spark ignites the fuel, which forces the piston along the cylinder.
How to change a car wheel, step-by-step

Haynes How-To: change a car wheel


A puncture, pothole or unforgiving kerb can strike at any time. More often than not, however, it will be when it’s dark, raining and you’re nowhe
Haynes How-To: jack up a car

Haynes How-To: jack up a car


Hundreds of thousands of Britain's drivers like to carry out maintenance on their car. From changing spark plugs to draining engine oil, fitting
How to check and change engine coolant

Haynes How-To: check and change engine coolant


Coolant is an engine’s lifeblood. It keeps it at the correct operating temperature, helping it to warm up quickly in cold weather and not get too
Haynes How-To: change a headlight bulb

Haynes How-To: change a headlight bulb


Without a full set of functioning headlight bulbs you’re making night-time driving more difficult for yourself and aren’t making yourself as...
How much do new wiper blades cost and which does my car need?

Haynes How-To: change a wiper blade


It goes without saying that drivers need to be able to clearly see the road ahead to remain safe on the road. For a car to be in roadworthy condi
How to change engine oil and an oil filter

Haynes How-To: change engine oil and an oil filter


An engine is made up of highly stressed, precious components, many which are thrashing around at great speed. To lubricate and protect the moving