Maintenance advice
Articles written by our team to help you understand your car, know when to act and avoid bad surprises at the garage.
Battery and cold weather: why it fails in winter
Cold weather doesn't kill a healthy battery: it finishes off one that was already weakening. The signs to watch from October and the right habits.
WinterGetting your car ready for winter: the checklist
Battery, tyres, fluids, wiper blades, lights: the half hour of checks that avoids a breakdown at the worst time of year.
MOTHow to prepare for your roadworthiness test in Belgium (2026)
25% of Belgians fail their first roadworthiness test — often for avoidable details. Here's the complete checklist to pass first time, based on the GOCA 2026 criteria.
BrakesWhen should you replace your brake pads? The complete guide
A high-pitched noise when braking, longer stopping distances, a warning light… How to know when it's time to replace your pads, and what it really costs in Belgium.
Mobile mechanicMobile mechanic in Brussels: the complete guide 2026
The mechanic comes to you. For which services? At what prices? With what guarantees? How to choose a reliable provider in Brussels and Walloon Brabant in 2026.
Oil changePetrol vs diesel oil change: prices and frequency in Belgium 2026
Why diesel costs 30% more. What it really costs depending on where you go. Which oil to choose. When to change your oil based on how you actually drive.
BatteryA weakening battery: 7 signs to watch for
Slow starting, dimming lights, unstable idle: the 7 signs your battery is at the end of its life. Replacement prices by vehicle type in Belgium 2026.
Timing beltTiming belt: 60,000 or 120,000 km?
When to change it for your model. What it really costs in Belgium 2026. Why you should NEVER wait for it to snap (a €5-15k engine bill).
DiagnosticsOrange engine warning light on: what to do?
Orange or red, steady or flashing: what your engine warning light means, what's urgent and what isn't, and how to read the fault without going to a garage.
DiagnosticsCar won't start: battery or starter?
The noise (or the silence) when you turn the key tells you almost everything. A simple decision tree to tell the battery, alternator and starter apart.
SuspensionWorn shock absorbers: 7 signs not to ignore
Bouncing, nose-diving under braking, tyre wear: the 7 signs, the bounce test you can do yourself, and why it's a frequent reason to fail the roadworthiness test.
ServicingCar maintenance schedule by mileage
Oil change, filters, brakes, timing belt: what maintenance at 20,000, 60,000, 120,000 km? The complete schedule to plan ahead, budget and keep your car reliable.
BudgetHow much does maintaining a car cost per year?
Oil change, brakes, tyres, roadworthiness test: a realistic estimate of the annual maintenance budget in Belgium 2026, by vehicle type, and how to reduce it.