Whether you’re interested in mechanical subjects, want advice on repairs, or just love cars and reading all about them, these Car Blogs are well worth a look. The Humble Mechanic The Humble Mechanic is a quirky blog by a likeable character, who say… [read more]
Four Wheels or All Wheels? Explaining the Difference
Many people think that the terms 4WD and AWD are interchangeable, but in fact these two systems are quite different. 4WD stands for four wheel drive, and refers to a car or more often an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) which employs a driver-selectable … [read more]
Does LPG Affect the Life of My Engine or Car?
LPG tends to pull down a vehicle’s performance by a small percentage, but not enough really to notice the difference under normal driving conditions. You may tell of this is if you are driving the fast, under heavy load or requiring high perfor… [read more]
The Difference Between a Mobile Mechanic and Workshop Mechanic
Both a mobile mechanic and workshop mechanic do many of the same services. They each have the same qualifications being that of a professional automotive mechanic. They work on vehicles, service and repair vehicles and can run diagnostics. They are a… [read more]
Running and Maintenance Costs of a Petrol Vs Diesel Car
It may seem confusing to determine which is the best fuel efficient vehicle either one that runs a diesel or petrol engine. It boils down to the type of vehicle driven, the kilometres driven and the load carried. It also depends on daily driving, how… [read more]
What is the Difference Between Fuels
Gasoline and diesel are the two main fuels for vehicles. Very few vehicles run on alternative fuels such as natural gas or electricity compared to the ones run on petroleum products. Petroleum is abundant within the earth, which is why it is so usefu… [read more]
Understanding Fuel Consumption and Fuel Efficiency
Fuel consumption and fuel efficiency work in direct relation with the other. Fuel efficiency is dependent on the fuel consumption of the vehicle driven and the distance driven and the type of vehicle. More to the point thermal efficiency is the conve… [read more]
How to Qualify as a Mechanic
Not every person that wants to be an automotive mechanic will be one because not everyone will meet certain qualifications. This is a professional career and in order to qualify as a real automotive mechanic, you must have proper training, experience… [read more]
Eco-Driving – A How To Guide
Eco-driving is all the rage in this day of economic stress. People are struggling financially with loss of jobs and downsizing. People are looking for ways to save money and driving their vehicles is a good place to start. If you are doing things in … [read more]
How to Choose a Great Mechanic
You should put as much consideration into choosing the right mechanic for your vehicle as you for your medical doctor. Your vehicle transports you and your family and you want to make sure it is running at optimum. There are mechanics that do poor jo… [read more]