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Can I Change My Car Wheels From 16 Inch to 18 or 20 Inch?

By Peter Mytko • Cars. News. Reviews. Car Guru DIY -
     A Complete Guide to Legality, Safety, Tyres, Fitment and Getting It Right Changing the wheels on a car is one of the most popular modifications people make. A larger set of alloy wheels can completely transform the appearance of a vehicle. A car that looks ordinary on standard 16-inch wheels can look much more aggressive and sporty with 18, 19 or even 20-inch alloys. But what happens if your car currently has 16-inch wheels and you want to fit 18 or 20-inch wheels? Follow Car Guru DIY Blog Is it legal? Will the car still pass its MOT? Will the larger wheels damage the suspension? Will the tyres rub against the arches? Will your speedometer become inaccurate? And perhaps most importantly:  how do you make sure the modification is actually safe? The short answer is that increasing wheel diameter from 16 inches to 20 inches can be possible, but you cannot assume that any 20-inch wheel will fit simply because the bolt pattern looks correct. The wheel, tyre, suspensi...
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10 Things Mechanics Wish Every Driver Knew

By Peter Mytko • Cars. News. Reviews. Car Guru DIY -
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Owning a car is one of the biggest investments many people make, yet surprisingly few drivers truly understand how to take care of it. Most people only think about their vehicle when a warning light appears, an unusual noise develops, or it refuses to start. For professional mechanics, however, many of these costly repairs could have been avoided with a little knowledge and routine maintenance. Follow CarGuruDIY Blog
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Driving With a Nearly Empty Tank Can Damage Your Car

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The Hidden Risks You Should Know Many drivers have done it: the fuel warning light comes on, the dashboard says there are only a few miles left, and yet they continue driving. Sometimes it is because a petrol station is nearby. Sometimes it is because life gets busy and filling up the tank gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Other times, drivers simply believe that running a car almost empty is harmless because the vehicle still seems to be running normally. Follow CarGuruDIY Blog
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Did You Know? AC Should Be Used Even During Winter

By Peter Mytko • Cars. News. Reviews. Car Guru DIY -
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When people think about air conditioners, they usually imagine hot summer days, rising temperatures, and the need to escape the heat. For many homeowners, an AC unit is something that gets switched on only during the warmer months and remains completely ignored throughout winter. However, there is a surprising fact that many people do not know: your air conditioner can still be useful during winter, and in some cases, you should actually run it even when the weather outside is cold. Follow CarGuruDIY Blog
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