Few of us want to go back to school – but if a bit of time spent in the classroom could save you cash, surely that would be a different matter?

There was a time when most drivers knew how to tinker under the bonnet, but as cars have grown more complicated, it’s almost become a forgotten art. However, there are still a lot of simple DIY tasks you can tackle, saving the hassle and expense of a trip to a garage.

Working on your own car is mostly about confidence and commonsense, but it’s not a bad idea to invest in a spot of training, too.