by vpautocare-admin | Mar 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Major vs minor car service – what’s the difference and which do you need? You’re due for a car service. The workshop asks whether you want a minor or a major. You don’t know the difference, and you’re not entirely sure you’re not about to pay for work your...
by vpautocare-admin | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Does My Car Smell Like Fuel Inside? A sudden whiff of petrol inside the cabin is one of those smells no driver should ignore. Modern fuel systems are sealed. Under normal conditions, you will never smell raw fuel while sitting behind the wheel. So when that...
by vpautocare-admin | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
LPG running rough on gas but fine on petrol? When an LPG car starts surging, misfiring or losing power on gas, then feels normal on petrol, most drivers assume the LPG system is failing. Often it is, but the fastest fix comes from working out whether it is gas...
by vpautocare-admin | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Car Problems Caused by Short Trips and Stop-Start Driving For many drivers, short trips feel like the easiest way to use a car. A quick run to the shops, a school drop-off, a commute that never quite gets up to speed. The assumption is simple: less distance should...
by vpautocare-admin | Jan 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Is your car’s power problem the Battery or the Alternator? Most drivers think of their car’s battery as the main source of power, but it’s the alternator that keeps everything running once the engine starts. This small but essential part converts mechanical energy...
