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Car care

Car Care & Maintenance

Here at HiQ we know how important it is to keep you on the road. Whether its your pride and joy or simply for getting you from A to B; your car is hugely important and ensuring that it is correctly maintained is paramount. That’s why we have developed some helpful car care tips for keeping your vehicle in tip top condition throughout the year.

Everything you need to know

We’ve broken our handy car care and maintenance tips into easy bitesize pieces. From Air conditioning and vehicle diagnostics to batteries and exhausts HiQ have got you covered.

Air conditioning

Air con systems require regular maintenance to keep them in tip top condition.

Batteries

Faulty or flat batteries are the most common cause of highway breakdowns. Learn more about how to avoid a costly roadside recovery.

Exhausts

Exhausts are complex systems and identifying problems early could save you a pretty penny.

Brakes

You use the brakes to control the speed of your car, as you might imagine, it's very important they're in top working order.

Bulbs

Faulty bulbs are one of the top causes of MOT failures and help to keep you safe on the road. Explore our top tips for staying illuminated.

Carbon Clean

Carbon cleaning removes sooty carbon deposits from your engine to help keep those dreaded DPF warning lights at bay.

Diagnostics

A diagnostics test is designed to identify underlying issues by scanning your vehicle's onboard computer. Learn more about the benefits of spotting the early signs.

Electric & Hybrid

Are electric vehicles worth it? Will it cost you more in servicing and maintenance? Everything you need to know, right here.

Oil & Filter

Check out our handy Oil & Filter guide for ensuring your engine is kept running smoothly.

Warning Lights

Unsure what that light on the dashboard means? We’ve got you covered.

Wheel Alignment

Learn more about how wheel alignment can extend you tyre life and reduce your fuel consumption.