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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How to Decode That Check Engine Light

12 November 2019
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Most modern-day cars rely on a level of sophistication that is the result of many years of clever engineering and cutting-edge design. They are more akin to a mobile computer than anything else, and the days when the average person could also be a weekend mechanic are, regrettably, long gone. You may be pining after those old days if you've just jumped into your car, only to notice that the " Read More …

3 Common Engine Trouble Warning Signs That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

12 November 2019
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No matter the hour of the day it is, your car gives you the freedom to go wherever you want. However, this freedom isn't free — it comes with a price. You have to make sure your car is maintained regularly to keep it running at its best, and when problems arise, you will have to get them fixed immediately.  One of the major car repair issues that you should watch out for is engine malfunction. Read More …

Understanding Automatic Transmission Services

9 November 2019
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To understand this topic better, you need to know what happens in an automatic transmission system and a manual transmission system. Both these systems have transmission fluid that lubricates and cools the transmission system, which is composed of various components depending on the transmission type. An automatic transmission consists of an oil pan, a gasket and a filter. The transmission fluid is contained in the oil pan. In the manual transmission, you may find a casing, a gasket and no filter. Read More …

Three Crucial Warning Signs of Car Brake Problems

8 November 2019
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Brake repair is one of the few vehicle repair routines which you cannot afford to ignore. The condition of your car's brakes can be the difference between a driving mishap avoided in time and a complete disaster. Fortunately, most vehicles usually have clear indicators of brake problems. You should never ignore any warning signs that your car gives you about its brakes. Here are the three crucial warning signs that your vehicle's brakes might be failing. Read More …

Could Your Brake Master Cylinder Be Causing a Spongy Pedal?

7 November 2019
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If you've noticed some inconsistency when trying to stop your car recently, you will want to get to the bottom of this issue as soon as possible. After all, safety is at stake, and you always want to make sure that your braking system is in first-class condition. In your case, the brake pedal appears to be very spongy and somebody may have told you that you have air in your system, but in this case, it could be a problem related to the master cylinder. Read More …