Car care and
material selection

How to legally fit LED bulbs H4, H7, H11 instead of halogen: ABG certificate, headlight compatibility list and beam adjustment for CSDD.

From 2026 a fail means a grade 2 and 30 days to fix it. The particle counter, low-ash Low SAPS oil and the additives that save your DPF and your wallet.

58% efficiency requirement, max 30% imbalance per axle, disc corrosion grading, correct bedding in, EPB and Haldex. How to pass the tester first time.

Why "lifetime oil" is a myth. Real intervals for automatic, DSG, manual and differentials and how to save the Haldex coupling pump from failure.

Stripping to bare metal, rust stabiliser, epoxy primer and painting by code. Step by step on stopping corrosion in the garage yourself.

P2000 sanding, applying base and clearcoat and the "secret" blending solvent. Step by step on making a local repair invisible yourself.

Why copper grease destroys the caliper and what to use on three zones: guide pins, piston and pads. TRW PFG110, ATE Plastilube and DIY servicing.

Stop paying workshops: 1/4 and 1/2 sockets, spanners, Torx bits, a torque wrench and jack stands. A guide for Daugavpils.

How MS, HS and UHS clear coats differ, which to choose for a DIY respray and how to dry the clear coat properly in a garage. A guide for Daugavpils.

Decontamination, safe dual-action polishing and nano-ceramic. How much detailing costs in Latvia and how to build a DIY kit for ~€170–215.

Why the A/C smells and blows warm air: clean it yourself in 15 minutes, choose a carbon filter and the right refrigerant (R134a vs R1234yf). For Daugavpils.

Why frost drains the battery, how to test it with a multimeter (12.7–11.6 V table), WET vs EFB vs AGM and when to replace it. For Daugavpils and Latgale.

G11/G12/G13 classes and VW approvals, mixing concentrate 1:1 down to −37 °C, why never to use tap water and when to replace it. Kuttenkeuler coolants.

0W-16/0W-20 oil, seizing regenerative brakes, dual cooling and the high-voltage battery. The key points of hybrid and PHEV care.

Sanding, polishing and a protective 2K clear coat with UV filter. Step by step: what to buy and how to pass the CSDD inspection first time.

When to switch winter tyres to summer, how to service the air conditioning, wash off road salt and prevent overheating. A checklist with Latvian deadlines.

5W-30, 10W-40, synthetic or mineral? We explain what viscosity grades mean and which oil suits your engine.

Many car owners find this question confusing. We explain the differences, advantages and which to choose.

Everything you need to know before painting your car: materials, tools and step-by-step process.

A German manufacturer with 100 years of history. Why the world's largest car makers use these lubricants.

Overview of automotive chemicals and care products available at Multi Servis store.

Latvian roads in winter are aggressive on car bodies. How to protect your car and which products to use.

What to check before the winter season: oil, coolant, battery, brakes.

MPG, miles, PSI, HP — all the unit differences explained and how to prepare an American car for Latvian roads.

4 registration periods, CO₂ NEDC vs WLTP, and how to calculate tax for a US car import. Know the amount before you buy.

New intervals, €34.10 price, sticker abolished, DPF check for diesels. How to prepare and pass first time.

Compulsory from 1 December, M+S ban since 2024, €30 fine, minimum 4 mm tread. Studded or friction tyres for Latgale?

Differences between policies, payout limits, fines, Bonus-Malus. Why a lapsed MOT can invalidate your insurance claim.

mobile.de, VIN check, dealer vs private, DPF requirement 2025, transit plates, registration costs and TEN tax.