The air conditioning system in your car is similar in many respects to the one within your home, and one thing is for certain, you will rely on it once summer rolls around. You may have heard of some of the major components, like the condenser, compressor and evaporator, but there are a number of other critical pieces as well that all need to function correctly to cool the cabin effectively. Read More»
First-time car owners may not have an idea of how to service and maintain their vehicles. As such, they leave most of this work to their mechanics. This article discusses a few easy car maintenance tasks you can do on your own or with the help of a car servicing company. Oil and fluid changes. Oil ensures that the engine parts are well lubricated. With time, the oil wears out due to high engine temperatures. Read More»
If you are not savvy about the inner workings of cars, chances are you will have no clue what the drivetrain is. This component in your auto transmission system plays a crucial role in ensuring that power is directed from the transmission system to facilitate the turning of the wheels and the subsequent motion of your vehicle. However, since the average person will be unaware of the role that this component plays, they tend to be unaware of what problems a damaged drivetrain can do to the overall performance of their transmission system. Read More»
Some people estimate that the average family saloon car sits unused for more than 90% of a typical day. If you think about it, you can imagine how this is true as in your case, you only use it to go back and forth to work and maybe for a couple of errands at the weekend. It’s not surprising, therefore, that mechanical issues will crop up at home and usually when the owner tries to restart the vehicle after it has been idle overnight. Read More»
Have you suffered yet another breakdown caused by a flat battery? You may have been confused for some time now as you have replaced this unit more than once and yet you are still suffering these consequences. It’s possible that you are using the wrong type of battery, as you have selected the incorrect version to cope with your car’s specific technology. How could this have happened? Stop and Start Read More»