What Is a DSG Gearbox? How Does It Work?
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 o
Warning Signs that Your Clutch Needs to Be Replaced
There’s no two ways about it, your car’s clutch is a critically important component that it cannot do without. A quality clutch that has not been abused by its owner sh
Post-Brexit Trip to Europe – What You Need to Know
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 memb
10 Things You Should Never Do On the Road
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 sp
Everything You Need to Know About Seat Belts
There are some breakthroughs in automotive technology that catch on, and others don’t. And then there are some that are so revolutionary that they permanently change the land
Most Important Differences Between the Wet and Dry Clutch
If you’re buying a new car — or a motorcycle — then you might see words like “wet clutch” and “dry clutch” when it’s talking about t
Planning a Long Car Journey: What’s Worth Taking?
Summer is coming and you might well be planning an extended car journey around the country. The UK isn’t a huge place, but car journeys can still be long depending on your st
Things You Should Never Do With The DSG Automatic Gearbox
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
Useful Tips for Safe Parking
There’s always a lot of information out there online that is advising us on how to stay safe on the roads while we are driving. One of the things that seems to be missing, ho
How Can I Prevent My Engine From Overheating?
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