2025-09-02
What's Included in a Full Car Service?
A full car service is the most thorough routine maintenance most vehicles receive. It combines an engine oil and filter change, a check…
Read moreTyre & Car Care Advice (Page 4)
50 guides on tyres, wheel alignment, servicing and car care, from the team at Park Royal Tyre and Alignment Centre.
2025-08-29
Online Tyre Booking vs Buying In-Store: Which Is Better?
Two ways to buy new tyres in London, we compare convenience, price and getting the right fit.
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2025-08-24
7 Signs Your Brakes Need Attention
The seven signs are squealing or grinding when you brake, a soft or spongy pedal, vibration through the pedal or steering wheel, the car…
Read more2025-08-14
When to Change Your Brake Pads and Discs
Change brake pads when the friction material wears to around 3mm, and change discs once they reach the minimum thickness stamped on the…
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2025-08-07
Clutch Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
The clearest signs are a clutch that slips when you accelerate, a biting point that has crept high up the pedal, juddering as you pull…
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2025-07-17
DPF Cleaning: What It Is and When You Need It
If your diesel car keeps flashing a warning light and feels sluggish around town, a blocked diesel particulate filter is a likely…
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2025-07-05
Are Nankang Tyres Any Good? Value Performance, Reviewed
Trustworthy tyres that deliver strong performance at a price that makes sense.
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2025-06-26
Car Battery Warning Signs (and How to Avoid a Flat)
The warning signs worth acting on are a slow or laboured crank, dim lights and electrical glitches, a battery warning light on the dash,…
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2025-06-18
Air Conditioning Regas: When and Why Your Car Needs One
When your air conditioning blows warm on the first hot day of the year, low refrigerant is usually the reason. Car air-con quietly loses…
Read more2025-06-12
Gearbox Problems: Warning Signs for Manual and Automatic
The clearest gearbox warning signs are whining or humming that rises with road speed, grinding or crunching when you change gear,…
Read more2025-06-05
Common Exhaust Problems and What They Mean
The most common exhaust problems are a louder or "blowing" note, rattling from underneath, a drop in power or fuel economy, the smell of…
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2025-05-31
Dashboard Warning Lights: What They Mean and What to Do
Dashboard warning lights follow a traffic-light code: red means stop as soon as it is safe, amber means get it checked soon, and green,…
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New tyres fitted from £35 while you wait, plus puncture repairs, wheel balancing and battery replacement at our Park Royal workshop. No appointment needed for tyres, just call in.