Car maintenance

How to get your car winter ready

Car maintenance

10 February 2025

Discover essential winter car maintenance tips, including oil checks, tyre care, windscreen maintenance, coolant refilling, battery and lights checks, and preparing an emergency pack for safe winter driving.

Man plugging charger into his electric car

What you need to know about common electric car breakdowns

Car maintenance

17 January 2023

Dive into the world of electric vehicles, from the different types available to their reliability, breakdown solutions, and insurance cover options.

Mechanic working on the underside of a car

How often should I service my car?

Car maintenance

9 September 2021

Discover the importance and benefits of regular car servicing, including tips on what your mechanic does during a service and the different levels of servicing available to keep your car in top condition.

What is a catalytic converter?

Car maintenance

24 August 2021

Discover the ins and outs of catalytic converters, from their function and location to lifespan, theft prevention, and common problems, along with how AXA's car insurance covers theft.

Charging your car battery with a trickle charger

Car maintenance

19 January 2021

Discover how trickle chargers can help keep your car battery healthy, prevent breakdowns, and save you from the hassle of dealing with a flat battery.

Car maintenance checklist

Car maintenance

5 November 2020

AXA’s ultimate car maintenance checklist to keep your ride in top gear this summer, and avoid car trouble and insurance claims, for stress-free road trips.

How to maintain your car during lockdown

Car maintenance

5 November 2020

AXA's essential steps for safely laying up your car, including tax, insurance, storage, security, maintenance, and getting your car back on the road when needed.

What is ABS? Anti-Lock Braking Systems explained

Car maintenance

8 October 2020

Our handy guide to ABS explains exactly what Anti-Lock Braking Systems are, how effective they are and how you can check if your car has one.

The new MOT test: what’s changing in 2018?

Car maintenance

14 May 2018

Discover the upcoming changes to the MOT test, including new defect categories, tougher tests for diesel vehicles, and exemptions for older cars, and learn how to avoid fines.