At the moment, many of us have our cars parked up on the driveway or in the garage with little need to use them. The Coronavirus pandemic has seen the world grind to a halt, and as a result, vehicles are hardly being used. Whether your car is idle because of the current UK lockdown, […]
Category: Car maintenance
It has never been more important to be able to maintain your car on your own. The more you can do yourself, the better. Checking your transmission fluid can save you a trip to the garage, which can save you time and money. How To Check The Transmission Fluid Before you check the fluid level, […]
More and more drivers are making the switch to automatic vehicles. The many benefits are difficult to ignore, including easy hill starts, effortless traffic control and minimal maintenance. However, automatic transmissions are not entirely maintenance-free and still need some care and attention. You might have heard that automatic transmissions need servicing just like a manual […]
With the weather getting warmer and the sun finally shining, you might be feeling like it is time for a spring clean. Your home isn’t the only area that deserves a freshen up this season, with the cleanliness of many cars being ignored during the colder months. If your car is looking a little grubby […]
The air conditioning system in your car is vital for your comfort while out on the road. Whether you commonly take long journeys or are more likely to stick to just short trips, having properly working air con can make a big difference. Helping with everything from staying cool in the summer months to demisting […]
The transmission fluid in the gearbox of your automatic car is performing two vital functions. It both cleans and cools your gearbox. This allows your gearbox to keep functioning smoothly. The filter stops the large pieces of debris from moving around your transmission. It picks out things like metal shavings and dirt. When it is […]
When your automatic car changes gear it should be almost unnoticeable. This is because there is a lot of complicated machinery and computers controlling everything that your car does to make it a smooth operation. If you start to notice any signs that this is not working correctly, you should get your vehicle looked at […]
Over Christmas, there are more cars on British roads than any other time of the year. For many, a car is invaluable at this time of year. Which is why it’s important to take care of it and make sure it’s safe to drive over the festive season by checking: Tyres Tyres without correct pressure […]
When you own an automatic car, you need to ensure the automatic transmission system is given the proper care and attention to keep it running well. People often assume automatic vehicles run into fewer issues than their manual counterparts and are also cheaper to fix. The fact is that an automatic transmission could be more […]
If you spot a red or brown fluid leaking from your vehicle and dripping onto the road, garage or driveway, then this is not a sign you should ignore. It is likely that this red fluid is automatic transmission fluid, and if it is leaking or dripping onto the ground, then there could be a […]