What Does GTI Stand For?
Three magic letters that seem to push the price of any car higher are “GTI.” Most people know that GTI has something to do with performance, but if you put them on the
Why Might Your Car Need a Computer Diagnostic?
In the old days of being a mechanic, discovering what was wrong with a vehicle was a pretty tough job. The internal combustion engine is a complex machine with a huge number of mov
First Time Driving an Automatic Car? Useful Tips For an Easy Ride
Anyone who has ever driven an automatic car knows that it is much more relaxing and hassle-free compared to a car with a manual gearbox. Especially in congested traffic. And while
Everything You Need To Know About Gear Shift Letters & Numbers
You would be surprised by the number of drivers who operate vehicles with an automatic gearbox and have no idea what the letters and numbers beside or on their gear lever mean. Whi
How to Extend the Lifespan of Parts in Your Automatic Gearbox
You probably know already that getting a replacement gearbox is a very expensive thing to do. It can cost thousands of pounds depending on the brand, style and how advanced the uni
Why Regular Transmission Service is Key to Your DSG Maintenance
The direct-shift gearbox (also known as a “DSG” or a “DSG gearbox”) was first introduced by Volkswagen back in 2003. The notion is now established in the au
What Is a DSG Gearbox? How Does It Work?
For many years, drivers seemed to have to make a trade-off between performance and convenience when it came to their car’s transmission. Either they went for performance by o
Warning Signs that Your Clutch Needs to Be Replaced
There’s no two ways about it, your car’s clutch is a critically important component that it cannot do without. A quality clutch that has not been abused by its owner sh
Post-Brexit Trip to Europe – What You Need to Know
On January 23, 2020 the United Kingdom parliament ratified the withdrawal agreement with the European Union and on January 29, 2020, almost 4 years after the results of the EU memb
10 Things You Should Never Do On the Road
The road is a public space. As such, there is a kind of unwritten social contract that goes on between the many millions of users of these roads. In order to respect this public sp