Your car’s braking system is an ingenious way by which to bring a very heavy vehicle to a safe stop. This design, though very efficient, is actually quite old and has withstood the test of time. Let’s take a look at parts of the braking system in… [read more]
How Does a Mobile Mechanic Compare to a Workshop or Car Dealer Repair Shop
Mobile mechanics have become an important part of the car repair and service industry over the past several years and are poised to become more important over the next few decades. However, some people are reluctant to hire the services of a mobile m… [read more]
How an Automatic Transmission Works
Anyone who has ever driven both a manual transmission car and an automatic transmission car can tell you there is quite a bit of difference between the two types of transmissions. There is a manual clutch inside the car with a manual transmission whi… [read more]
The Seven Most Common Reasons for a Flat Tyre
Most drivers have been there; parked along the side of a road or parking lot trying to fix or replace a flat tyre. Although tyres manufactured today have an increased resistance to some causes of flats, they do still occur. Here are the most common r… [read more]
How To Deal With A Flat battery
A dead battery, or also called a flat battery, is one of the main reasons for unexpected breakdowns. Normally these do not leave you stranded on the side of the road, but in a parking lot or driveway. Before the battery goes flat, you can do certain … [read more]
Got a Flat Tyre – What to Do
Newer vehicles will carry puncture repair kits instead of spare tyres. The repair kits contain the sealant for the hole and a compressor to air it. If your vehicle has such a kit, read through the manual to learn how to use it should the need arise. … [read more]
What is a Head Gasket and How Does it Work?
All car engines have one or more head gaskets that help seal the gap between the engine block and engine head. Within the engine block are the cylinder bores where the compression and ignition of fuel gases take place, so keeping a tight seal between… [read more]
How Does a Catalytic Converter Work?
Catalytic converters, unlike many parts of a car, are not actually required for the car to operate. However, governments around the world have adopted clean air standards that demand that many pollutants produced during the combustion of fuel in auto… [read more]
What’s So Special About a Fuel Pump?
Most cars on the road today use at least one electric fuel pump either inside the fuel tank or just outside of it. Older models use a manual fuel pump, especially if they make use of a carburetor instead of fuel injection. Automotive manufacturers de… [read more]
The Timing Belt
The timing belt is among the most important parts of your car and must be inspected occasionally for wear and the need for replacement. The reason for its importance lies in the fact that it keeps the crank and camshaft “in-time” with one another… [read more]
