Know what is on your car before you pay for it.
Practical guides to tyres and car batteries, written for drivers, not mechanics. Start with the code stamped on the side of every tyre.
Read the full breakdown in How to read the numbers on your tyre sidewall.
Tyres
Sizes, age, pressure and what to check before you buy.
- How to Read the Numbers on Your Tyre Sidewall
What 205/55 R16 91V actually tells you, and why it matters before you buy a replacement.
- How to Check How Old a Tyre Is (and When to Replace It)
Tyres age even when they are never driven. Learn to read the date code before you buy or drive on old rubber.
- Correct Tyre Pressure in Hot Weather: What to Do and What to Avoid
Why you should check pressure when tyres are cold, how heat changes readings, and the mistakes that wear tyres out early.
Car batteries
Warning signs, testing at home and choosing a replacement.
- 7 Signs Your Car Battery Is Failing (and How to Test It)
Slow starts, dim lights and clicking noises are warnings. Here is how to tell a dying battery from a bad alternator.
- How to Choose the Right Car Battery for Your Vehicle
Size, capacity, cold-cranking amps, battery type and date code: what to check before you pay.