BookMyGarage
LOVE YOUR CAR
  • Blog Home
  • About us
    • Company history
    • Press
    • Meet the team
    • Motorist reviews
    • Garage testimonials
  • Categories
    • Car Care Made simple
    • Money Saving Tips
    • Lifestyle
    • Motorist News
  • Contact
  • Find a garage
  • MOT Checklist: Pre-MOT Checks to prepare for your test in white over an image of a mechanic holding clipboard and checking car engine bay
    • Car Care Made Simple
    • Featured

    MOT Checklist: Pre-MOT Checks to Prepare for Your Test

    Read More
  • MOT failure everything you need to know in white over an image of a mechanic holding a clipboard checking a car engine bay
    • Car Care Made Simple
    • Featured

    MOT Failure: Everything You Need to Know

    Read More
  • The MOT your ultimate guide in white over an image of a mechanic holding a clipboard and checking a car engine bay
    • Car Care Made Simple
    • Featured

    The MOT: Your Ultimate Guide

    Read More
  • Car Care Made Simple
  • ...
    • Featured

How Much Does Wheel Alignment Cost?

By Mandy Weston · September 17th, 2018 · 4 Comments
how much does wheel alignment cost

Depending on the type of vehicle, wheel alignment costs between £25-50. However, some garages may include it within the price of a service, so it pays to shop around to compare and save. You can hunt for the best wheel alignment prices in your area through our garage directory.  According to data from bookings taken […]

Read More
4 Comments
  • Car Care Made Simple

The Ultimate Guide to an Oil and Filter Change

By Mandy Weston · March 3rd, 2021 · 0 Comments
Ultimate guide to an oil and filter change in white superimposed over a car dashboard and oil change warning light

What does engine oil and an oil filter do? Engine oil lubricates the moving parts of your car’s engine, helping them work efficiently during the combustion process. Quite simply, your car wouldn’t keep moving without engine oil. Metal parts would begin to rub together, causing irreversible engine damage. Of course, oil needs to remain clean […]

Read More
No comments yet
  • Car Care Made Simple

Vehicle Safety Check: Take Care of Your Car During Lockdown

By Mandy Weston · February 24th, 2021 · 0 Comments
vehicle safety check take care of your car in lockdown superimposed over a mechanic checking the engine bay of a car

Our cars have suffered a lot over the last 12 months. For many in 2020, our cars were run without a proper safety check. That wasn’t so much of an issue while many of our vehicles sat at home but, with an end to the Coronavirus pandemic in sight, many of us will want to […]

Read More
No comments yet
  • Car Quizzes

Can Your Favourite Things Reveal Your Driving Style?

By Drew Hickman · February 18th, 2021 · 0 Comments
Can we guess your driving style from your favourite things in white superimposed over an image of a male drive reacting angrily to traffic

Each of us has a distinct driving style – but what’s yours? We’re going to ask you to choose your favourite thing for these 11 questions and then predict what your driving style is. Once you’re done, why not share your result on Social Media and encourage your friends to take the quiz as well? […]

Read More
No comments yet
  • Lifestyle

What is the CV1 Shot and How Does it Neutralise Viruses?

By Mandy Weston · February 17th, 2021 · 0 Comments

Does your car need an MOT or service but you’re worried about taking it to the garage for fear of coming into contact with COVID-19? Well, don’t panic because we have a way to help you! Car maintenance is vital to keeping the roads safe and, as there is no MOT extension like the 1st […]

Read More
No comments yet
  • Car Care Made Simple

DPF: The Ultimate Guide to a Diesel Particulate Filter

By Mandy Weston · February 11th, 2021 · 0 Comments
The ultimate guide to a diesel particulate filter in white over the image of an exhaust system containing a DPF

What is a DPF and what does it do? A DPF is part of your exhaust system, found only in diesel cars. Diesel doesn’t combust in the same way as petrol, so your car would produce more harmful emissions if the DPF didn’t trap them as soot. It makes your car more environmentally friendly and […]

Read More
No comments yet
  • Lifestyle

Should I Buy a Diesel Car in 2021?

By Mandy Weston · February 10th, 2021 · 0 Comments
Should I buy a diesel car in white text imposed over the image of a diesel fuel tank

The number of people buying diesel cars is down. As so many people turn away from the fuel, you might not think buying a diesel car is worthwhile. But should you still buy a diesel car? According to SMMT, sales of diesel powered cars fell 55% in 2020. For comparison, 2019’s figures were already 22% […]

Read More
No comments yet
Page 1 of 3012345...102030...»Last »

Motorist's Blog

Welcome to the BookMyGarage blog page. We want to provide drivers with up-to-date news, guides and information. With a variety of categories including news and motoring, we’ll help you out with driving safely, caring for your car and preparing for your MOT test.

Search posts

Sign up to our Newsletter

Get monthly up-to-date news, guides and information straight to your inbox!

Car Care Made Simple

Car engine bay with bonnet up displaying car care made simple

Car Care Made Simple

Money saving tips over an image of a calculator, keys and assorted change on a desk

Money Saving Tips

Car driving along road at sunset with excited driver leaning their arm out of the window, a metaphor for lifestyle driving

Lifestyle

Phone screen showing news app about driving news read by passenger driving in car

News

Follow BookMyGarage

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Youtube

Compare instant prices and reviews for garages in your area

Enter your car registration

I don't know my car registration

Select a service

Enter your postcode

Book my Garage logo

Book your MOT or service online with a garage you can trust. Compare over 9,000 garages based on price, location, reviews and availability. Simply enter your vehicle registration and postcode here to get instant results.

Information

  • Team
  • Reviews
  • Company News
  • Motorist Login
  • T&C's
  • Contact us

Blog

  • Car Care
  • Driving Safety
  • Featured Garages
  • Motoring
  • MOT Test
  • Motorist News

Connect

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Google+
  • Linkedin
BookMyGarage is powered by The Motorist’s Organisation · Copyright 2021 · The Motorist’s Organisation Ltd, 1000 Lakeside,Portsmouth PO6 3EN · Registered in England and Wales no 08339147
033 numbers are mobile friendly, charged at national call rates and included in inclusive minute plans from landlines and mobiles. · Calls may be monitored and/or recorded for quality control and staff training purposes.
Book My Garage
  • Blog Home
  • About us
    ▼
    • Company News
    • Company History
    • Meet the Team
    • Customer Reviews
    • Garage Testimonials
  • Contact us
  • Find a garage