Every car and just about every engine out there has an oil filter. This apparently inconspicuous filter is about the size of a tin can and yet plays an incredibly important role and a supporting function when it comes to the proper functioning of the engine. We often emphasize how important it is to know […]
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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 moving parts. You would first have to listen to the symptoms described by the driver, and then based on that investigate a […]
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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 it is a “blessing” it can also be scary and weird the first time you do it. All of a sudden your left foot […]
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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 automotive industry that the DSG is essentially a high-performance transmission that operates in much the same way as a regular automatic in many ways, but contains several key […]
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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 opting for a manual transmission, or they went for convenience by choosing an automatic. The manual transmission car offers a more dynamic experience, with the driver in […]
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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 membership referendum were announced in June 2016, the UK for better or worse finally left the European Union. Obviously, Brexit has many implications on a […]
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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 space and protect the well-being and rights of other road-users, there are certain things that you should just never do on […]
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DSG, Direct-Shift Gearboxes or Dual-Clutch Gearboxes have their roots in racing and, surprisingly, also farming (they were used in tractors). By using two clutches, the gear shifts in modern DSG automatic gearboxes are quick and precise, really precise. By executing shifts with the help of two clutches, you don’t lose any traction between gear changes. […]
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Our car’s engine is a finely tuned piece of machinery. It is designed to work at high speeds and under tremendous pressure. As advanced as engine technology has become, it is not yet close to being impervious to harm. One thing that engines are particularly susceptible to, even in the modern age, is overheating. When […]
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This is a topic that should be better covered in all driving schools worldwide. As a car owner, there are certain things you should familiarize yourself with. Being able to buy the correct engine oil is definitely one of those things. If you haven’t learned this information before, don’t worry, we got you covered. By […]
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