Vehicle maintenance schedules vary on how often the air filter should be changed. On most Chevrolet engines, for example, the recommended interval is every 45,000 miles, but Ford says it should be done every 30,000 miles on many of its engines.

Ten or 15 years ago, choosing the oil for your car was simple. All you needed to know was the viscosity — 5W-30, for example — and you could get a few bottles at the local auto parts store. But this simplicity is starting to go away.

Tyres are an extremely important part of keeping your car, not to mention you and your passengers safe on the road. Worn out, damaged or incorrectly inflated tyres may impact on the performance of your car by reducing fuel efficiency, increasing the risks of blowouts and making handling dangerous.