The brakes in our vehicle are the first and main line of defence when it comes to staying safe and staying in control on the road. They control our speed, prevent collisions, and restore control when approaching a tricky bend in the road. To suddenly find ourselves without brakes is one of the most potent […]
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There are some automotive terms that people simply don’t care to hear because they perhaps sound too technical, or send them into a daze of confusion and uncertainty. The problem is that some of these hard-sounding words are actually critical components that your car needs to run properly. A good example is “transmission solenoids” which […]
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Some people have the bad habit of ignoring problems with their automatic transmission because they’re afraid that if they take it to the mechanic, they will end up needing an expensive replacement. So, they soldier on with a transmission that’s not functioning at its best, not realising that the majority of the time, the real […]
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The automotive industry is undergoing the biggest transformation since horse and carriage. With the world set on reducing our carbon emissions to prevent further climate damage, electric vehicles are undoubtedly the future. There are several differences between cars with petrol or diesel engines and cars with a hybrid or fully battery-electric drive. If you wonder […]
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The clutch is a crucial component in your car’s transmission, perhaps the most important single component. Despite the fact that the clutch is so important, the average driver actually knows very little about the component, how and when it needs to be replaced, and more. Today’s blog will hopefully enlighten our readers to all the […]
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You might have always thought that your automatic was ready for anything without losing any performance capability. In fact, a harsh winter does a real number on your automatic and there are some serious things to watch out for. In today’s blog, we’re going to cover what those things are so that everyone who’s driving […]
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With the number of different transmissions on the market, we can easily understand how it might be confusing for you to determine what gearbox exactly you have. Don’t worry, you are not alone. As of now, cars not only have different transmissions based on the brand, year and model, but also the engine size and […]
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Winters in the UK are far from pleasant, but they’re hardly Siberian or Canadian in their scale and severity. Brits are rarely buried beneath 20 feet of snow, nor do we need armies of snowplows on our roads to clear them after snowfall. We do get snow, roads do get blocked, and roads do get […]
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Harsh winter conditions are a big challenge for all of us, even our cars. Like with most things, the solution is to act before trouble knocks on our door, or in this case, winter. We have compiled a list of winter car maintenance tips that will ensure you make it to spring without a scratch. […]
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If you’ve ever read about car clutches and other components, you’ve likely come across the terms “wet clutch” and “dry clutch” – what do these terms mean? What makes a clutch wet? Is it submerged in water? Is it constantly sprayed with a sprinkler type of system? In today’s blog, we are aiming to inform […]
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