If you have acquired a new vehicle, you should be diligent in maintaining it. In general, it is advisable to conduct logbook servicing for the best long-term results. As implied, this approach to proper automobile upkeep involves using the provided logbook to keep track of the maintenance work. Often, vehicles deteriorate because people conduct maintenance work when they notice a decline in the performance of the critical systems. Logbook servicing provides a clear plan for conducting the core upkeep tasks in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer.
19 February 2021
Remember when you had to crank your window up or down. Those days are long gone, and today, virtually every vehicle is equipped with power windows. The windows are powered by electric energy from a battery, which has many advantages. For example, the windows are easy to operate even for a child. Besides, they are safe and give a driver full control. However, the convenience does not mean that power windows are immune to problems.
14 December 2020
A clutch is a critical part of a manual transmission system because it controls the distribution of power from an engine to the wheels. For example, during acceleration, a clutch allows the shifting of gears to generate the necessary power. Most importantly, a driver cannot change gears without a clutch. However, a clutch requires regular repair or replacement due to intensive wear and tear. Here are some tips for first-time car owners to bear in mind when doing a clutch repair job.
13 October 2020
Many motorists tend to disregard wheel alignment as an unnecessary maintenance step for their vehicles. Because the result of adjusting the camber and caster of your wheels can be difficult to see with a naked eye, alignments are typically ignored for many years. The reality is that proper wheel alignment influences the performance of your vehicle. From smooth steering to modern driver-assist features, you need properly aligned wheels to ensure that your vehicle is running as recommended by the manufacturer.
17 July 2020
When it comes to safety features fitted to new cars in the last decade, the reverse camera is one innovation which has proved invaluable. Between assisting people reversing into parking spaces to making sure no person or object is behind the car before the reverse commences, the reverse camera is an item which is sorely missed if it stops working. There are several reasons why a reverse camera stops operating the way it should.
24 March 2020
As a driver, you may be very attentive behind the wheel and are always careful to look out for other road users. However, this is not the case with some other motorists, and one careless individual may have driven into the back of your car at a traffic light. On first glance, the damage appears to be extensive, and you can barely recognise the rear of your vehicle anymore. Not surprisingly, you may be very worried about the extent of this damage and particularly when it comes to the frame, so is there anything that can be done to salvage this situation?
22 November 2019
If you've ever tried to drive an old vehicle that is not equipped with power steering, you know how difficult this can be, especially when you are manoeuvring through a tight space. You may take the PAS (power-assisted steering) system fitted to your vehicle for granted on a daily basis but, as with anything else mechanical, issues can arise. What should you do if you notice a warning light on your dashboard which appears to suggest that you have power steering issues?
12 September 2019