The simple answer is, an electric car does need servicing as frequently as any car, and so at Highview Garage, we recommend this is done yearly. Standard tyre wear and tear, windscreen wiper replacement and brake fluid changes are just a few of the many levels that needs checking and likely topping up or replacing. [...]
Winter can be hard on all vehicle types. The cold weather can bring up a whole series of issues. Most commonly; faulty batteries and electrics to accidents related to tyres with too little tread. Here are a few tips from Highview Garage to avoid unnecessary vehicle breakdowns over the winter season: Check your battery [...]
On 8 April 2019, London's Mayor introduced London’s new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) which came into effect to replace the previous T-charge scheme, with hopes of reducing harmful emissions in the capital, with the aim to improve the health of Londoners by cleaning up the city’s toxic air. Who is affected? Vans, lorries, [...]
You don’t have to be a learner or new driver to be unsure of vehicle maintenance basics – many of us, experienced or otherwise, sometimes fall short of going through the proper steps to ensure that our car is up to scratch. It pays, then, to at least be aware of the essentials when [...]
When the topics of winter and driving safety come up, we normally immediately think about the issue of drink driving. Yet even for us teetotallers, there are plenty of aspects to improve on when it comes to driving safety and habits in order to minimise the possibility of our getting into any trouble. From brake [...]
A healthy clutch is an essential feature of a safe vehicle, with a problematic one a real issue for car performance, not to mention its chances of passing its MOT. Nevertheless, it’s just a fact of life that every car will eventually require clutch repair or replacement – with all that activity and friction, [...]
Tyres: Tips & Recommendations Thinking of Fitting Winter Tyres? This Is What You Need to Know November cold fronts are bearing down on us thick and fast, with altogether cooler air temperatures and slippery surfaces, as well as icy conditions set to come. But what should you know about cold weather driving conditions and fitting [...]
The AA provided a great article covering a scenario we have all found ourselves in, one time or another: At Highview Garage we can help you with a flat tyre or a replacement, but if you fancy being a bit more independent here’s how to have a go yourself. These days there’s a good chance [...]
MOT rule changes: 20 May 2018 The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt. The way that the MOT test works in England, Scotland and Wales changed on Sunday 20 May 2018. The MOT test [...]
Parking Sensors, how do they work and do I need them? Parking sensors are the proximity sensors which assist driver in detecting nearby objects while parking a car. Manufacturers typically install them on the bumpers of a car. Thus, this system is a type of driver assistance system. With the increasing overall dimensions of vehicles [...]
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