Car maintenance

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Mechanic working on the underside of a car
How often should I service my car?

Car maintenance

18 November 2025

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.

Jumper cables attached to an engine
Charging your car battery with a trickle charger

Car maintenance

18 November 2025

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.

A car reverse light
What is ABS? Anti-Lock Braking Systems explained

Car maintenance

18 November 2025

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.

Under the car bonnet
How to put water in a car radiator

Car maintenance

11 November 2025

Learn about the importance of maintaining the water in your car's radiator to prevent engine overheating and potential mechanical damage, and how to properly check and top it up to avoid costly repairs.

Snow on car windscreen
How to get your car winter ready

Car maintenance

21 October 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.

Cleaning a car window with soap and a sponge
Caring for your car’s windscreen

Car maintenance

17 October 2025

AXA's essential car maintenance and repair guide, covering de-icing, wipers, and maintaining vision for your windscreen to ensure safe and responsible driving.

Car driving down urban street in rain
A brief guide to car headlight bulbs

Car maintenance

29 September 2025

Discover the essential car headlight guide to understand how headlight bulbs work, the types of car lights, and how to choose the right lightbulb for your vehicle.

Smashed windscreen of a car, damaged glass
Why you should get your windscreen chip repaired

Car maintenance

25 September 2025

Learn why repairing a windscreen chip promptly is crucial to save time, money, and the environment, and find out how AXA can protect you from future damage.

A female mechanic working on an engine
How to change your car’s oil

Car maintenance

25 September 2025

Discover the importance of changing your car's oil, when to do it, and a step-by-step guide on how to change the oil yourself at home to save money in the long run.