Repairing and Servicing Your Car

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Repairing and Servicing Your Car

Being a responsible road user involves much more than just understanding the rules of the road. It also means that you need to have a sound understanding of how to repair and service your car to ensure it is kept in a roadworthy condition. I'm not a mechanic, but I am very good friends with a mechanic at my local auto service centre. He has given me lots of fantastic advice which has helped me to keep my car on the road. I hope the things I have published on this blog will help you to service your vehicle. Enjoy!

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What Happens If You’re Too Impatient Behind The Wheel

18 November 2019
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Did you know that it is theoretically possible for you to change gear on a manually operated car without using the clutch pedal at all? This would certainly take a lot of effort if you were to repeat this task on a continual basis, as you would have to precisely match the speed of the car with the revolutions of the engine. Still, if you were to do this then the transmission shaft would be turning at exactly the same speed as the crankshaft, and you would face no resistance when trying to change a gear. Read More …

What Happens If Your Automatic Transmission Needs a Much Closer Look?

16 November 2019
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If you buy a car that is fitted with an automatic transmission, then you should expect it to last for many years, given a sensible amount of maintenance. As you know, you will need to take the vehicle in once it hits those mileage milestones, and the technician may replace the automatic transmission fluid and give certain parts the once-over. Yet every now and again, you may need a more extensive service, and in this case, the mechanics may take the transmission out altogether for a refresh. Read More …

Car Maintenance 101: A Guide For First-Time Car Owners

14 November 2019
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Car maintenance can be a challenging task to first-time car owners. They may not know how to diagnose car problems and when to change car parts. The following is a comprehensive guide on car service to can keep your vehicle in tip-top condition. Know Your Vehicle Conduct some internet research on car blogs, social media and car forums to identify problems that your vehicle is likely to develop and how you can diagnose such issues. Read More …

Ways A Regular Car Service Will Help With Engine Preservation

13 November 2019
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The importance of a car service is not only to restore damaged components but also to identify potential issues that could crop up down the road. And when it comes to keeping your vehicle in good condition, then you need to pay special attention to the engine. The engine happens to be one of the more complex systems in your car since it comprises a myriad of components that need to work in synchronicity for your vehicle to run. Read More …

Car Won’t Start? Could It Be Your Solenoid or Starter Motor?

13 November 2019
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If you cannot start your vehicle in the morning, you can quickly isolate the type of issue that you are facing and determine whether it is an electrical or a fuel-based problem. After all, if the battery seems to be lively and the engine is cranking over quite well, then you would suspect fuel starvation and look at the pump. However, if there is not much activity when you turn the ignition key, then you have several different areas to look at from an electrical perspective. Read More …