Keeping your car in great health should be a priority throughout the year. Nevertheless, the cold weather can increase the risk of breakdowns and road accidents, which is why completing the right winter maintenance is crucial. Here at CT Cars, our experts have produced this winter maintenance guide to answer your questions on keeping the… Continue reading Getting your car winter ready: a winter car checklist
An illuminated warning light or fault code on the mileage display is enough to send a shiver down the spine of any driver, especially if you’re not entirely sure what the exact dashboard light actually means. Thankfully, full car diagnostics can help get your vehicle back on the road to success. When your car needs… Continue reading The Importance Of Car Diagnostics
Is car chipping a good idea for your vehicle, and what benefits could it bring for your life behind the wheel? Find out with help from CT Cars. If you are looking for a convenient and cost-effective way to retune your car for improved performance, remapping is one of the best options. But what exactly… Continue reading Benefits of remapping your car
As the electric vehicle marketplace becomes increasingly affordable and accessible, buying an EV is now a very attractive prospect. Before making a purchase, though, several issues must be considered, including maintenance and servicing. Whether buying a new or used electric car, the following advice will help you make more calculated decisions as an EV driver.… Continue reading How to maintain and service your electric car
An Adblue system fault can be some of the trickiest do diagnose first time for some. At CT Cars we have devised a robust test plan to produce reliable results each time. About Adblue® Adblue is actually a brand name, a worldwide trademark of VDA. This chemical needs to be 32.5% solution of urea in… Continue reading Adblue System Fault
Getting to grips with Carbon Removal FSI and TFSI Engines looking at the symptoms that can occur. About Carbon Build up Carbon is a bi-product of combustion. Think of when baking a cake, you have all of your ingredients ready. In our case in a car they are air (Nitrogen (N2), Oxygen (O2), Carbon Dioxide… Continue reading Carbon Removal FSI and TFSI Engines
Getting to grips with EGR valve’s P0104 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Insufficient Flow fault code. About Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR is an acronym for Exhaust Gas Recirculation, this means the exhaust gases are reintroduced into the vehicles intake. “Why would you want to do something like this?” you might ask. “Especially if your engine combusts diesel,… Continue reading P0104 Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Founded in 1937, Volkswagen has grown to be a household name for all car lovers. The German company has, over the years, continued to manufacture vehicles that reference its name, which means the ‘people’s car.’ Undoubtedly VW remains a favourite model for many people. And with the company’s recent efforts to venture into electric cars,… Continue reading Top 5 Affordable VW Cars in the UK
Audi cars are known for their elegance, sleek look, and robust engines. Since their debut, the company has worked on improving car models and getting new models into the motor industry. It is, therefore, no surprise that many people have these German cars as one of their dream cars. However, given that Audi is a… Continue reading Top 5 Affordable Audi Cars in the UK
How to Finance a Car Repair in 2019 In a 2016 report carried out by Front & Sullivan, an independent research consultancy firm, it was noted that UK car owners spend £695 on car repair finance. In comparison to the global spending per car of £621, UK car owners spend more on car repairs and… Continue reading How to Finance a Car Repair
Everyone has a history Even cars, unless you bought your car brand new it will have a previous owner or owners and hopefully a full service history. This service history will help you to get the most value from your car whether you continue to drive it or resell it later on. What is a… Continue reading What is a car service history?
Regular car servicing enhances the safety, lifespan, and reliability of your vehicle. It allows for early detection of small faults making the chances of breakdown much less likely. Moreover, research shows that a car with a full-service history has a resale value of up to 26 percent more than similar sub-serviced specimens. But how often… Continue reading How often should you have your car serviced?
We all know how important it is to go to the doctors for a check-up to make sure everything is running smoothly. Well, the same goes for our cars! When a car is designed, manufacturers set out a service schedule for the car, which they believe will keep it running reliably and safely. If you… Continue reading What does a full car service include?