There’s huge demand for used cars nowadays, especially because of the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shortage of semiconductor chips affecting production of new cars. Those in need of a new car may feel pressure to choose and confirm a used car as quickly as possible since there are many interested buyers […]
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You will sometimes hear people say that engine oil is the lifeblood of any car. It may sound like something of an exaggeration, but it in fact is 100 percent true. Without proper engine oil in the right condition, the fact is that your car’s engine simply would not function as it should. In today’s […]
The autumn season is almost upon us, and that means there are some particular things you should be looking out for when it comes to your car’s maintenance. Naturally, the seasons shouldn’t affect your regular maintenance schedule, but there are certain conditions in the autumn that make additional checks worthwhile. / What Difference Does Autumn […]
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 […]
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 spot and ask them about this acronym, they probably can’t tell you exactly what it stands for, or can they? Well, in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. While it is less important than actually knowing how to operate a car it is always good to know the details which separate […]
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 unit is. It’s important, therefore, to do everything that you can to prolong the lifespan of all the critical parts in your automatic gearbox. […]
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 […]