Know what is on your car before you pay for it.

Type the four-digit date code from your tyre sidewall and see when it was made, how old it is and what to do.

Compare your original tyre size with a new size and see the change in diameter and how wrong your speedometer will read.

Convert tyre pressure between psi, bar and kPa, with a reminder on how to check pressure correctly.

Enter your tread depth in millimetres and see whether your tyre is good, getting low or needs replacing.

Type a battery code such as 40B19L or 55B24R and see what each part means, plus a checklist for finding a battery that fits.

What each brand is known for, how long they last on our roads and how to choose, from a Ghana tyre seller.

205/55R16, 225/65R17, 235/60R18 and more: what they mean and what to check before you buy.

What 205/55 R16 91V actually tells you, and why it matters before you buy a replacement.

Tyres age even when they are never driven. Learn to read the date code before you buy or drive on old rubber.

Why you should check pressure when tyres are cold, how heat changes readings, and the mistakes that wear tyres out early.

How to check tread depth with a coin, spot dangerous damage and tell when a tyre has reached the end of its life.

What to inspect before you pay, how to spot hidden damage on second-hand tyres, and when it is worth buying new.

Three services that sound alike but do different jobs. Learn when you need each and the signs to watch for.

A clear, safe routine for swapping in your spare, plus what to check before you drive away.

Which punctures can be fixed safely, which cannot, and why a quick outside plug is only a temporary measure.

Typical mileage and age limits, the habits that wear tyres out early, and how to get the most from a set.

How the two tread types differ, what you gain and give up with each, and how to choose for mixed tar and gravel driving.

Practical checks on labels, date codes, weight and price that help you avoid poor-quality or misrepresented products.

What nitrogen filling actually does, where it helps, and why checking your tyre pressure matters more than what is inside.

Sizes, load ratings, LT vs passenger tyres and what to check before you buy for a heavier vehicle.

A step-by-step guide to checking tread with a gauge or coin, where to measure, and when to replace.

The most common reasons a car drifts left or right, how to tell them apart, and what to check first.

How tubeless and tube-type tyres work, how to tell which you have, and why you should not mix them up.

Why bigger or smaller tyres make your speedometer and odometer inaccurate, with a simple way to work out the error.

Load range, pressures for loaded and empty pickups, and when mud-terrain tyres make sense.

When replacing a pair is fine, when you should replace all four, and why 4x4 vehicles are more sensitive.

Slow starts, dim lights and clicking noises are warnings. Here is how to tell a dying battery from a bad alternator.

Size, capacity, cold-cranking amps, battery type and date code: what to check before you pay.

Why hot climates shorten battery life, and simple habits that help a battery last longer.

The correct order for connecting jumper cables, what to avoid, and what to do if the car still will not start.

If a new battery keeps going flat, the battery may not be the problem. Here is how to track down the real cause.

Cars that sit for weeks lose charge and can ruin a battery. Simple steps to prevent a flat battery.

What the letters and numbers on a battery label mean, and how to use them to find a replacement that fits.

What the white and blue crust means, how to remove it with baking soda, and how to stop it coming back.

Test your battery at home with a multimeter, or use a battery analyzer, and learn what the readings mean.

The right order for disconnecting and reconnecting, how to fit the new battery and what to do with the old one.

The sounds, lights and quick checks that help you tell a flat battery from a faulty starter.

What the capacity, cold-cranking, reserve capacity and other markings on a battery label mean.

A step-by-step method for matching a new battery to your car, using the old label, your manual and the seller's fitment guide.