Read tips and advice on buying, maintaining and caring for a new or used car. Compiled by our team of professionals.

Volkswagen digital dashboard with tyre pressure too low symbol illuminated.

What Does This Light Mean? Tyre Pressure Too Low

Discover what the Tyre Pressure Too Low illuminated symbol means on your vehicle and what you can do to fix it.
Vintage Volkswagen Kombi with pop top parked at a beach.
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How To Get Your Vehicle Summer Roadie Ready

If you're hitting the road this summer, make sure your vehicle is summer roadie ready with our top tips.
Mixed breed dog lying happily on her back in the grass.

How to Enjoy International Dog Day from Miles Continental

We couldn't pass up the opportunity to celebrate International Dog Day, so we've compiled a list of the best ways you can celebrate with your pooch, too!
Woman in yellow sweater underneath a vehicle on a hoist talking to mechanic.

Our Guide to Learning ‘Dealer Speak’

Read our guide to 'dealer speak', where we decipher all the oft-used words in the car industry and help you understand what they mean.
Young man and woman leaning on a turquoise Volkswagen T-Cross SUV looking at their phone.

What Are On-Road Costs?

Wondering what ORC (on-road costs) are? Learn about the price breakdown and what your on-road costs include at Miles Continental.
SKODA SUV driving through snow

How To Prepare Your Vehicle for a New Zealand Winter

Low temperatures, icy surfaces, diminished traction. Winter is in full swing, and several hazards are lurking out there for motorists. Here are some tips on how to prepare properly.
Touchscreen of the Volkswagen TIguan

How to Change the Clock in a Volkswagen

Here's how to change the clock in a Volkswagen for the end of Daylight Saving time. This is in a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line, but the process should be similar for all modern Volkswagens.
WLTP Explained
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What is WLTP?

Confused about WLTP? Read on to learn more about the new procedure to measure vehicle emissions, range, and fuel consumption.
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Genuine Towbars – Are They Worth It?

Find out why you should order a genuine towbar for your Volkswagen and ŠKODA, and not skimp on an aftermarket version.