We said it once, and we will say it again; being able to recognize common automatic gearbox issues and knowing how to take action is half the battle. The problem at hand is called a “delayed engagement”. There is nothing worse than shifting into drive or reverse and getting no immediate response from your gearbox. […]
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If you are reading this, chances are you are just beginning to experience some minor issues with your automatic gearbox. We understand your concerns but the world is not ending just yet. Driving with an automatic gearbox is a sensational experience but it does come with a set of challenges. If your automatic gearbox has […]
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Changing the oil: it’s a step up from checking your own oil and being able to see when it’s in a good or bad condition, right? Performing an oil change on any car is considered a pretty basic car mechanic procedure. In reality, it is fairly straight-forward compared to many of the other things that […]
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There are many important fluids that flow in and around your car’s engine. All of them are important: engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid and brake fluid. There’s even a reservoir of washer liquid for your windscreen. All of these fluids need to be checked, changed, topped up and/or flushed regularly, but they also need to […]
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If you read this headline and immediately panicked because you’ve suddenly thought that there are lights on your dashboard that you don’t understand, don’t worry. You are not alone. Many drivers couldn’t confidently give the correct designations for all the lights on the dash, that’s the main reason we’re writing today’s blog, to help light […]
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Automatic cars used to be a lot less common in the UK, but over the years they have increased in popularity, which means more people than ever managing an automatic gearbox instead of a manual one. The tricky part is that we often all of us learn to drive in manual transmission cars, but perhaps […]
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Did you know it has been estimated that the average car has something like 30,000 parts in all? That’s taking into account every single, nut, bolt and screw, of course, but what it really shows us is that your car is incredibly complex. All of its components have to be functioning properly for it to […]
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The throes of winter are finally leaving us and spring is just around the corner. With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out at great speed across the UK, there’s light at the end of the tunnel and everyone is hopeful to have the ability to move freely and resume some semblance of normal life come the […]
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We understand, you don’t look forward to having to take your car into the garage for its annual service. It’s a tedious chore, and can leave you without a car for a day, or longer if there’s something wrong that has to be urgently fixed. Worse still, we are all of us at least a […]
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Regardless of what kind of car you drive, one thing that they all have in common is the 12V battery that is used as part of the starting process, as well as the power source for your car’s many electrical functions on which you have come to depend. There are a number of everyday factors […]
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