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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this time of uncertainty, there are many questions about what is safe to do, what we cannot do and what the recommendations are. With the end of lockdown insight, you might have some questions about driving. Here are some answers to some of the most common questions. Is driving on the roads going to […]
Whether your car is your pride and joy or simply your way of getting from A to B, you will still want to protect it from damage. Storms cause thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles and no matter where you live; your car could be at risk of being damaged by severe weather. For […]
The New Driving Laws You Need To Know In 2020 – Part 2 We’ve had a look at some changes that will be already on the books at the start of 2020, but there are plenty more on the horizon. Here’s a quick rundown of some changes that you should be on the lookout for […]
Dash cams are in-car camera systems which take a video recording of every journey you make. They have increased dramatically in popularity in recent years and there are many reasons for considering fitting one in your vehicle. If you are wondering if your car should have a dash cam, read on for our expert guide. […]