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Common Car Problems

What Makes Your Tyres Illegal?

By Eve McPherson · May 12, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 Comments

Your car's tyres could be illegal without you realising - and you need to know what condition your tyres are in.

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How to Put Air in Tyres

By Eve McPherson · Apr 29, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 Comments

Learning how to put air in your car's tyres is an essential skill.

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Common Car Problems

How to Get Rid of Car Smells

By Eve McPherson · Apr 24, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 Comments

If something smells off about your car, then you might have a problem that needs some immediate attention.

Common Car Problems

How Under-Inflated Tyres Affect Your Car

By Eve McPherson · Apr 24, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 Comments

Driving with under-inflated tyres can impact your vehicle's safety and performance, so it's important that you check tyre pressure regularly.

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The BookMyGarage Blog FAQ Page

By Eve McPherson · Apr 20, 2026 · 10 min read · 0 Comments

Tired of searching for the answer to your question? Got a niche problem that you can’t find a solution to anywhere else? You’ve come to the right plac...

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The Dangers of Running on Empty: What's Wrong with Driving with Low Fuel Levels?

By Drew Hickman · Apr 20, 2026 · 7 min read · 0 Comments

Regularly running your car on an empty fuel tank increases wear on key components like the fuel pump and injectors – often leading to more expensive r...