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 should last for about 60,000 miles before it needs replacing. The very best of them might last as long as 100,000 miles, while the most […]
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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 membership referendum were announced in June 2016, the UK for better or worse finally left the European Union. Obviously, Brexit has many implications on a […]
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 space and protect the well-being and rights of other road-users, there are certain things that you should just never do on […]
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 landscape of an entire industry. The humble seat belt certainly falls into this category. We use seat belts every time we get into a car (hopefully), but how […]
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 the transmission. What does this mean? Is the wet clutch under water? Is the dry clutch not lubricated at all? It can be confusing when you don’t have the […]
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, however, is good information on how to park more safely. In today’s blog, we’ll be sharing some all-important tips on safe […]
Automatic gearboxes are like a great orchestra. And just like in an orchestra, all the musicians or in this case, gearbox components, have to work properly and in a synchronic rhythm. Due to the fact that automatic gearboxes have been installed in cars for quite some time now, engineers perfected the art of automatic gear […]
We said it once, and we will say it again; being able to recognize common automatic gearbox issues and knowing how to take action is half the battle. The problem at hand is called a “delayed engagement”. There is nothing worse than shifting into drive or reverse and getting no immediate response from your gearbox. […]
In this article, we are digging deeper into the mind of every automatic gearbox out there. We often mention how complex a modern automatic transmission is. The module we are talking about today is a part of that complex nature that makes your ride smooth and enjoyable. Whether you drive an automatic or you are […]
Many car brands today boast some form of “tiptronic” transmission. But what does this word mean? Is it just another automotive buzzword designed to confuse and annoy us? Or, is it a real and tangible thing that cars use and benefit from? Tiptronic is a very real technology and it has been a significant step […]