Garage guides

09/22/2026
by Admin Admin

How-to guides, buying advice and maintenance checklists from the Partwell technicians.

When do brake discs need replacing?

Measure the disc thickness with a micrometer at several points and compare it with the minimum thickness stamped on the hat or edge of the disc. Replace discs that are below the minimum, deeply…

The 10-minute winter check

Check the coolant level and strength, top up screen wash with a winter mix, test the battery, replace streaking wiper blades and check the tyre tread depth (at least 3 mm for winter).

Choosing the right engine oil

Your handbook names the viscosity (for example 5W-30) and the specification your engine needs. The garage finder shows only oils that match your engine; hybrids often need a thinner 0W-20.