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Do I really need to wash the outside of my car?

What is the point of the exhaust?

Does resting your foot on the clutch wear it out?

Does (forcefully) overriding the self-canceling damage my indicator levers?

Brake lights don't illuminate until pedal is pressed by about 5-10mm

What is overboost?

Can I use washing up liquid to wash my car?

Does stalling damage my car?

How does raw fuel damage the catalytic converter?

Will slamming doors shut damage my car?

Can I balance my wheels at home?

I charged my car battery with no water in it

Why does the power output peak and then drop as engine speed increases?

Does stopping the engine while it is still moving/turning damage my car?

What are Tappets?

Should I leave my wheels straight when I park my car?

Does wheelspinning damage my car?

Should I avoid full throttle when driving with a cold engine?

Is it safe to overload the roof rails?

Does revving a car when cold make it warm up faster?

What is torque steer?

Is it bad to shift into reverse while still moving forwards?

How does the thermostat work?

What is the muffler? How does it work?

What is the “Activated Carbon Cannister”?

How to unblock washer jets?

Why do engines run badly below the normal idle speed?

What is this wire in my tyre?

What is the Fuel Tank Ventilation Valve?

Will driving through puddles do any damage to my car?