Grinding gears is never a good sign. If you feel or hear your gears grinding it’s best to get it checked out. There several different potential causes and none of them are good. The sooner you sort the problem, the less damage will be done. If you want to know what is causing the grinding, […]
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There are many fuel saving devices for cars which claim to boost mileage efficiency. These devices have been around for many years, and often rear their heads again every time there is a spike in fuel prices. Many drivers are left wondering if fuel saving devices for cars really work, and how they can save […]
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Many vehicles these days come with DSG gearboxes. Also known as twin-clutch or DCT gearboxes, they offer many advantages over other gearboxes. They are more complex than standard automatic gearboxes as they come with two clutches. The second additional clutch works in the background to figure out what gear you will want to use next […]
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If you’ve been looking into automatic cars, and especially older models, you might have come across the term kickdown. You may even have come across older model cars with a kickdown switch. So, here’s everything you need to know about kickdown and how it has changed in modern vehicles. / What Is Kickdown? Kickdown is […]
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In an automatic car, there is nothing as important as the transmission fluid. If there is one thing you should take the extra time to check, it’s this. Here’s everything you need to know about it. / What Your Transmission Fluid Does Your transmission fluid is what protects your gearbox and keeps everything moving smoothly. […]
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Over the last forty years, the automatic gearbox has undergone a dramatic transformation. The changes, driven by the quest for higher fuel economy, have led to an almost unrecognisable gearbox. / Number of Gears To keep the transmission running in the most efficient part of its cycle required more than the three gears available at […]
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It doesn’t matter how good your engine is. Without a high-quality transmission, you’ll never see its full potential. This is why the gearbox of a car is one of the most underrated components. When an automatic transmission is working at peak efficiency, you don’t even notice it working. It’s only when it’s poorly designed that […]
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Leaving your MOT to last-minute can be unduly stressful. If you accidentally let it run out, you can be in a tough spot until you get it done. Driving without an MOT can net you a £1,000 fine, points on your license and a driving ban. It will also invalidate your insurance. If you’re not […]
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One every nine minutes. That’s how often a car was stolen in the UK in 2019. You might be wondering which types of vehicles are most likely to be stolen and if yours on the list. The top five most stolen cars are a fairly predictable list, with the most popular vehicles filling its ranks. […]
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What Is A Semi-Automatic Gearbox? A semi-automatic gearbox contains features of both an automatic and a manual transmission. With a semi-automatic gearbox, you can drive in either fully automatic mode or manual mode. Offering the driver much more choice in how they choose to drive, but is this the right option for you? n automatic […]
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