DIY Auto Maintenance and Servicing Tips

Is Your Car Battery Able to Deal with the New Technology?

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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»

How Does Your Car's Radiator Work?

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In an internal combustion engine, petrol, air and electricity combine to create a controlled explosion that pushes the pistons downward to create energy and motion. As you can imagine, this creates a significant amount of heat within an enclosed area and this results in a rapid temperature buildup as the engine runs. While your car has several inbuilt cooling systems to take care of this issue, one of the most important components is the radiator. Read More»

Consider adding an amplifier to your car audio system

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The difficult truth is that most cars have substandard audio systems. You will often find that some speakers don’t work, are underpowered, or are overused and sound distorted. If you love music and are looking to get better performance from your vehicle’s audio system, you should consider installing an amplifier to supplement your car’s sound. Many people mistakenly view amplifiers as audio devices that are only necessary for chest-thumping bass. Indeed, you may see some vehicles on the road blasting loud music and get the wrong impression about amplifiers. Read More»

How to Ensure That Your Vehicle's Heating System Is Ready for Frigid Times Ahead

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Remember that cold snap that seemed to last forever last winter? Forecasters predict that there will be more of the same as this season rolls around again, and you need to be ready if you’re going to be comfortable during your morning commute to work. You may remember that your vehicle’s heater was a little unpredictable last time, so you need to take action now before you get caught out again. Read More»

Why Wheel Alignment?

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If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give the alignment of your car’s wheels a lot of thought. But badly aligned wheels can end up costing you money and even put you and your passengers at risk. What is wheel alignment? When your wheels are aligned they will be parallel to one another and will track perfectly straight when you drive along the road. The adjustments your car needs to align the wheels are highly technical. Read More»