Category Archives: Maintenance

Common Volkswagen Golf Problems

Volkswagen GolfThe iconic VW Golf certainly needs no introduction. This clever little compact sporty vehicle has been a mainstay of the German manufacturer for decades. However, like all mass produced vehicles, it is not without its faults.

Are you thinking of buying a VW Golf second hand that has been produced after 1997? Although we’d definitely recommend this as one of the more sensible and astute moves you can make as a choice of vehicle, we’d always recommend that you perform the following standard checks to ensure you’re not purchasing a problem with your new car. Continue reading

Common Problems with Mercedes E-Class

Mercedes E ClassThere’s no doubt about it, the Mercedes E-Class is a great vehicle that still looks good today and it’s one of those cars that you’ll be proud to drive around without the ostentatious showy-ness of a sports car. You can pick up some real bargains on the second hand dealer circuit, but what’s the best way to be sure that you’re not picking up a lemon?

In this article we give you a breakdown of some of the most common issues, helping you avoid serious difficulties and problems with your purchase. Continue reading

11 Top Tips for Keeping your Car Clean in the Winter

Car wheel being cleanedYou 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

You won’t believe these 12 weird maintenance related car laws from around the world

Car on a map

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?

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Replacing an indicator stalk

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.

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Replacing a Mass Airflow Sensor

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.

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How to Replace a Car’s Instrument Cluster

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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