You might think that it’s not worth keeping your car clean in the winter as you’re simply going to pick up more dirt and damage. However, leaving the salty, wet residue of slush on your car can actually cause corrosion to the paint and bodywork. Even though the thought of cleaning and washing your car in the cold can be a bit of a turn off, there are definitely advantages to being proactive. Continue reading
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BMW 3 Series Common Problems
The BMW is one of the most iconic cars on the British roads. With many variations and affiliations over the years the 3 series is without question one of the best known models. With a history reaching back to 1975, this is the German manufacturer’s best-selling vehicle accounting for 30% of their annual turnover.
Winning various awards over its lifetime the 3 series has seen a number of incarnations including 2 door sports coupes and 5 door station wagons. There is a supercharged version of the vehicle available known as the M3. With this many cars rolling off the production line, there are always going to be a few faults reported in various models. So if you have a 3 series, what should you be on the lookout for? Continue reading
Common Problems with the Mercedes C-Class
Drive a Mercedes C-Class and you’ll certainly get noticed. These sophisticated German cars are definitely one of the nicest cars in which to travel with well decorated interiors, which let you sink into comfort on those long journeys. And when you’re embarking on those big trips you’ll also enjoy the well weighted suspension.
They are also surprisingly cost effective runners too, especially when compared with BMWs and other high end motors, but there are a number of common faults that appear across the range. What are these faults and how can you avoid them? Continue reading
How to Perform Basic Servicing on your Own Vehicle
Servicing your car is not as difficult as you might think. There are plenty of small jobs you can do yourself and there’s loads of information in your owner’s manual, telling you about the service window. Many jobs will need to be completed periodically after a set number of miles.
Continue readingCommonly Reported Problems: Ford Fiesta
Do you own a Ford Fiesta, or perhaps you’re thinking of buying one? Make sure you’re aware of these common faults in some of the recently produced ranges of cars that could give you a few problems on the roads. Whilst most major faults always lead to a recall, you could save money and trouble identifying issues with this guide. Continue reading
You won’t believe these 12 weird maintenance related car laws from around the world
Every country has their own strange cultures and customs. But did you know that this also extends to car maintenance laws? You might be surprised to find out that there’s some pretty strange regulation and legislation controlling the state of your vehicle in far off countries. So in our opinion, what’s the weirdest?
Continue readingReplacing the Ignition Coil
The ignition coil is the part of your car’s systems that provides energy to fire up the spark plug. This is a vital process, allowing the fuel in the cylinders to ignite creating the motion that drives your vehicle. When it is not working correctly, this gives rise to changes in the drive quality.
Continue readingReplacing an indicator stalk
The indicator stalk is the part of the car’s control systems that is used to control your vehicles indication lights. It is usually mounted on the steering column, giving you easy access without having to remove your hands from the steering wheel. Most indicators have a mechanism in them that turns them off when the steering wheel is rotated in a contrary direction to the indicator light.
Continue readingReplacing a Mass Airflow Sensor
Your car’s mass airflow sensor is the part of the engine that’s used to monitor the amount of air used in the combustion process. The part is only found on fuel-injected engines and it works with the ECU to ensure that the right amount of air is being supplied to the engine, to ensure efficient combustion of fuel in the cylinders.
Continue readingHow to Replace a Car’s Instrument Cluster
Your instrument cluster is the part of the dashboard that tells you what’s going on with your vehicle’s internal systems. It contains the speedometer, the rev counter and all the lights and status displays that warn you of problems such as low fuel and battery charge issues.
Every instrument cluster has a lifespan and will eventually wear out. It’s quite a simple problem to spot as the speedometer and other dials and gauges will stop moving and lights will not function, such as the full beam warning or the hazard indicator. Do of course bear in mind that if it’s only a bulb that’s blown, you may be able to replace certain bulbs in certain positions and then you won’t need to replace the whole cluster.
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