Have you ever had to pay for a replacement transmission before? If you have, then you know how expensive a job it can be. Even if you’re not getting a replacement but are having to conduct major repairs on the gearbox, the bills can still run very high. While it’s true that any automatic transmission […]
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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 […]
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. […]
It hasn’t been very long since the government accelerated its plans to create a nation of electric car drivers, but already the subject has become one of common debate and discussion. The government’s target of eliminating the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and hybrid cars by 2035, means that the market […]
When it comes to maintaining your automatic or manual gearbox, the key approach to avoid costly problems is to take the preventive and not the reactive path. What we try to achieve is to emphasize how important it is to learn the basic gearbox maintenance schedule and stick to it. Regularly replacing and monitoring the […]
Motorway driving can be the most enjoyable but also the most intimidating form of driving depending on your own experience. Some love the high-speed thrills that motorway driving brings, not to mention that it helps you to get to your destination much faster than travelling exclusively on the A roads. In today’s blog, we are […]
Did you know it has been estimated that the average car has something like 30,000 parts in all? That’s taking into account every single, nut, bolt and screw, of course, but what it really shows us is that your car is incredibly complex. All of its components have to be functioning properly for it to […]
One of the top things that drivers say when they move from a manual transmission to an automatic one is how much they miss the gear shifting action. Some people claim that on long drives, it’s better to be in a manual car because the need to shift gears helps keep you more alert, and […]
Misfueling happens to the best of us, it is one of the most common calls to any roadside assistance services. It even happened to none other than Barack Obama, the former US President. According to the BBC, during Obama’s 2013 visit to Israel, one of his chauffers pumped diesel fuel into a petrol Cadillac armored […]
One of the key selling factors for modern cars is being eco-friendly and technologically advanced. In order to pursue those goals and to minimize CO2 emissions and extend the electric drive range, engineers had to think of every possible way of generating energy. This includes leaving no potential energy sources to go to waste. Regenerative […]