Windscreens play an important role in our cars – enabling you to see where you’re going and keeping you protected from hazards on the road. Cleaning a car windscreen is therefore an essential task for all drivers throughout the year.  Our guide below takes you through how to clean inside windscreens and outside. Take a look out our range of external and internal cleaning products to prepare yourself for tackling the toughest windscreen grime.  Begin With A Wash  Start by giving your windscreen a wash with soapy water, cleaning with a soft cloth or squeegee as you go; this will b ..read more

Squeaky brakes can happen for a multitude of reasons, influenced by different conditions when driving. It’s important to build up your knowledge on what can cause squeaky breaks, so that you know how to fix them before further damage is caused to your safety and those around you on the road.  Our guide at CarParts4Less will take you through the various causes of why your brakes are squeaking and how you can possibly fix them.  Driving Conditions  The first thing to take a look at are your driving conditions on the road. Some factors such as weather and road conditions are out of ..read more

A vehicle’s brake pads are fundamental to slowing down your car and keeping yourself safe when driving. As they naturally wear down, it’s important to perform maintenance to keep them in tip top condition.  Whilst brake pads will always be checked as part of vehicle checks by mechanics, they can be changed manually by the driver. Be sure to take absolute care when performing maintenance and request assistance if necessary. Check our range of brake pads and protective gloves at CarParts4Less if you are in need of the correct gear before you start.  Equipment You Need To Change Your Br ..read more

UK road trips are a fantastic option for a holiday this year, allowing you to explore large parts of the UK and see multiple destinations on the same trip. As with any holiday, it’s a good idea to do a fair amount of planning beforehand to ensure that the trip is a success. That’s why we’ve put together some of our top tips for how best to prepare for you summer road trip. Plan Your Route It goes without saying that the most important part of a road trip is route planning. You may know your starting point and final destination but do you know what stops you’ll take along the way, or what route ..read more

Squeaky brakes can happen for a multitude of reasons, influenced by different conditions when driving. It’s important to build up your knowledge on what can cause squeaky breaks, so that you know how to fix them before further damage is caused to your safety and those around you on the road.  Our guide at Car Parts 4 Less will take you through the various causes of why your brakes are squeaking and how you can possibly fix them.  Driving Conditions  The first thing to take a look at are your driving conditions on the road. Some factors such as weather and road conditions are out ..read more

Why do we bleed our car brakes?  Car brake fluid is the blood of your vehicle’s braking system; without it and proper maintenance, the brakes could fail and the safety of yourself and others around you may be compromised. It is vital therefore to understand how to bleed brakes should the fluid need attention, explained below with our expertise knowledge at Car Parts 4 Less. You can find everything you need to bleed your car brakes including brake fluid.  Firstly though, why do we ‘bleed’ brake fluid? Bleeding brake fluid is the process of removing trapped air in the brake system, whi ..read more

A vehicle’s brake pads are fundamental to slowing down your car and keeping yourself safe when driving. As they naturally wear down, it’s important to perform maintenance to keep them in tip top condition.  Whilst brake pads will always be checked as part of vehicle checks by mechanics, they can be changed manually by the driver. Be sure to take absolute care when performing maintenance and request assistance if necessary. Check our range of brake pads and protective gloves at Car Parts 4 Less if you are in need of the correct gear before you start.  Here is what you need to change y ..read more

Understanding the health of your car is essential for not just your vehicle, but the long-term safety of the user. If you look after the car, it will look after you. There is no internal component more important to car safety than the braking system, so it is crucial to know the fundamentals: how long do brake pads and discs last, what affects the condition of brakes and how to change them when the time comes. Our guide at Car Parts 4 Less will take you through each part of a car brake with our expert knowledge. Check out our range of car brake pads should you need to replace your old ones.&nb ..read more

The role of anti-lock brakes in a car is to stop the vehicle from skidding should you need to brake sharply. When at speed, the wheels can lock and result in a loss of steering and traction on the road if braking quickly. The goal of the ABS (anti-lock braking system) is to reduce the risk of the wheels locking.  Our guide at Car Parts 4 Less will take you through the finer details of ABS, what are anti-lock brakes and how to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency.  How anti-lock brakes work  Within each wheel hub of a car is a sensor that tracks how fast the wheel is rotating. If ..read more

Whatever the reason you have a flat battery, you need to know how to safely jump start your car. Car batteries have a lifespan of about 3-4 years on average. If you haven’t replaced your car battery in that length of time it could be worth considering getting a new battery for your car. How To Jump Start Your Car Here we give you an easy to follow, step by step process on how to safely jump start any vehicle. Find a Car With a Working Battery Bring a car with a working battery close to the front of your car so the cables can easily reach both batteries, but remember not to let the cars to ..read more