Peverell Garage Blog
The Peverell Garage blog is full of how-tos, step-by-steps, hints and tips from our professional mechanics and technicians.
MOT Changes in 2025 – The New MOT Rules
MOT Changes in 2025 - The New MOT Rules As a local Plymouth car garage, we understand it's crucial to keep our vehicles reliable and safe. With significant MOT changes in place for 2025, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve and prepare your vehicle for the new...
The Future of Cars: What Plymouth Drivers Need to Know
As the automotive world speeds toward an era of electrification, automation, and innovation, the future of cars is no longer a distant concept — it’s already unfolding. For drivers in Plymouth, keeping up with this evolution is essential, whether you’re considering...
Electric vehicle servicing: What Plymouth drivers need to know
As more Plymouth drivers make the switch to electric and hybrid vehicles, understanding the unique maintenance requirements of these eco-friendly cars becomes increasingly important. At Peverell Garage, we've embraced the electric revolution, investing in specialised...
Plymouth traffic problems: The hidden toll on your vehicle
Plymouth, with its iconic barbican and rich maritime history, is a city that can captivate both residents and visitors alike. However, like many urban areas, it grapples with its fair share of traffic challenges. Plymouth traffic problems are more than just an...
Eco-Friendly Car Care: Sustainable Practices for Environmentally Conscious Plymouth Drivers
As Plymouth continues to embrace a greener future, it’s crucial for drivers to adopt eco-friendly car care practices. At Peverell Garage, we’re committed to helping our community reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining vehicle performance and longevity. In this...
Decoding Car Noises: A Plymouth Driver’s Guide to Common Vehicle Sounds and What They Mean
Decoding Car Noises: A Plymouth Driver's Guide to Common Vehicle Sounds and What They Mean As Plymouth drivers, we're no strangers to the unique challenges our coastal city presents to our vehicles. From the salty sea air that can accelerate rust to the winding roads...
The Impact of Plymouth’s Weather on Your Car: Seasonal Maintenance Tips
Living in Plymouth, we’re blessed with beautiful coastal scenery, but our cars face unique challenges due to the city’s maritime climate. From salty sea air to sudden rain showers, Plymouth’s weather can take a toll on your vehicle. At Peverell Garage, we understand...
Electric car charging points Plymouth: A detailed guide for new EV owners
As the UK moves towards a greener future, Plymouth is simultaneously keeping pace with an expanding network of electric car charging points. For new electric vehicle (EV) owners in the area, understanding where and how to charge your vehicle is crucial. This guide...
Understanding the Engine Temperature Warning Light on Your Car Dashboard: When to Worry and Where to Go
Have you ever been cruising down the road, only to be startled by a sudden illumination on your car's dashboard? One of the most common and often misunderstood warning lights is the temperature warning light, also known as the engine temperature warning light, coolant...
Engine Dashboard Warning Light – What Does It Mean and What Should You Do If It Comes On?
Engine dashboard warning lights are a cause for concern for many vehicle owners. Its sudden appearance can be alarming, but understanding its meaning and knowing how to respond is essential. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of the check engine...
Engine oil warning light – What does it mean and what should you do if it comes on?
The engine oil light is a light that you will likely be familiar with, in the shape of an oil can with a small drop coming from the spout it is hard to confuse with any other dashboard warning light. You know that any issue with your car's engine can be a serious one...
Understanding Your Car Warning Lights Dashboard Warning Lights Explained
Your car is a complex machine with numerous components working together to ensure smooth and safe driving. However, sometimes these components malfunction and your car's dashboard warning lights come on to alert you of the problem. Dashboard warning lights are a...
Serviceable fluids – How often to service and replace brake fluid, power steering fluid and engine coolant
There are lots of fluids under your bonnet that help keep your car running in tip top condition. We all know about how important a regular oil check and change is but how often should your power steering fluid, brake fluid or engine coolant be checked or replaced?...
Car Maintenance Tips: Keeping Your Vehicle in Top Condition All Year Round
Car maintenance is crucial to keep your car running smoothly and efficiently. A well-maintained car is not only safer to drive but can also save you money in the long run. Regular maintenance helps prevent breakdowns and extends the life of your car. In this blog, we...
Wet weather driving – Tips for driving in the rain and floods
Spring might be here but the great British wet weather isn't going anywhere any time soon! Driving in the rain can be tricky with the water lashing your windscreen preventing a clear view of the road as well as water on the roads making losing control of your vehicle...
Car clutch problems – What are the signs of a clutch going?
What is a clutch? How does a clutch work in a manual car? A clutch is a critical part of any car with manual transmission, transferring power from the internal combustion engine to your car's wheels and enabling smooth gear changes, it also allows the car to come to a...
How do I know which type of servicing my car needs?
Keeping your car service history up to date can help maintain the value of your vehicle as well as making sure it is running smoothly and free of faults. But with so many service options to choose from, how do you know which type of service you need? What is a car...
How to prepare your car for MOT
Almost every vehicle in the UK over three years of age is required by law to have an annual MOT test carried out to ensure it is safe to be driven on the roads. Your MOT test is a comprehensive check of all the key safety features, you can read more about what an MOT...
How to check the tyres on your car
Your tyres are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road. Ensuring your tyres are in good condition at all times is key for safe driving as well as reducing your fuel consumption and reducing the risk of breakdowns. In fact, the law in the UK...
How to get your car ready for winter
The cold weather can cause havoc with your car but, more than a frosted windscreen or a frozen shut door, making sure your car is ready for the winter can be the difference between you making it home for Christmas and being stuck on a motorway hard shoulder waiting...
How do you know if your air con needs regassing?
Your car's air conditioning system plays an important role in keeping the temperature cool when the weather gets warm but also maintaining the air quality inside your vehicle by filtering out contaminants. However, over time, the refrigerant gas within your car's air...
How to look after a direct shift gearbox (DSG)
What is a direct shift gearbox? DSG stands for direct shift gearbox, you may also hear it referred to as a DSG automatic gearbox. As you select one gear, the next gear is automatically preselected for you, making for quick and smooth gear changes. The car uses...
What is an MOT? Everything you need to know about your car’s MOT test
What is an MOT test? An MOT test is a compulsory annual check to test that your car meets the minimum road safety and environmental standards required by law. The test is standardised so will be the same at any MOT test centre, including here at Peverell Garage in...
What is ADAS and why do we need it?
Whilst the introduction of three point seatbelts, airbags and shatterproof glass have helped to reduce deaths from road accidents there are still a huge number of accidents on the road each year, many of which are due to human error. The use of technology to help...
How long do hybrid cars last?
What makes up hybrid car batteries? Hybrid cars combine a 12-volt lead-acid battery and a traction battery (aka high voltage battery) made up of multiple battery cells all working together as well as a petrol-based motor. Hybrids switch between these seamlessly and...
What is car diagnostics?
A car diagnostic test is a scan of your car's components and systems to check for any issues. It is usually the first step used to identify issues with your car. The onboard computer of modern cars collects lots of data from your journeys and creates reports that can...
How to service your own car
With the rising cost of living affecting everyone, a car service can seem like an unnecessary extra pay out to make. However, servicing your car can be essential to preventing damage and breakdowns further down the line as well as leaving you to feel confident that...
