Buying a used car can be risky because even a car that is only a few years old may have suffered lots of wear and tear and may not be as reliable as you assume. To ensure you get the best option when you’re shopping for a used car, note a few important but easily overlook details to check and what they might mean when it comes to the condition and quality of a vehicle. Read More»
An automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive can make for the perfect driving combination. By having both an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, you’ve got a super smooth ride as well as the ability to handle rougher territory when necessary. Whilst automatic 4-wheel drive transmissions are becoming more and more common due to their significant benefits, you do need to be aware that this type of vehicle might require a bit of extra care. Read More»
As long as the wheels on your vehicle are in contact with the road, suspensions are always in action. Most importantly, dampers or shock absorbers are essential to a vehicle’s support and handling and to the comfort of passengers. However, dampers tend to wear out and lose their ability to function optimally with time. The sad thing is that most car owners wait longer than necessary to visit a mechanic, and when they do, the suspensions are often beyond repair. Read More»
For the most part, air conditioner servicing is not usually top of mind when car owners are planning for car maintenance. As a result, this leaves many car air conditioners susceptible to repair issues, which develop over time due to neglect. Faulty car air conditioners can lead to hot car interiors, especially on sunny days. Here is a breakdown of repair issues associated with car AC systems: Faulty condenser The primary job of the condenser unit on your car’s AC is to cool hot refrigerant (the working fluid in your AC system) so that the air supplied to your car interiors is cool enough. Read More»
One of the most important parts of a vehicle’s mechanical system is the transmission. It is primarily responsible for transferring power from the engine to the driveshaft in order for the vehicle to continue being propelled forward. Every time your vehicle is in motion, the transmission is working. It is therefore one of the parts of the car that experiences the most wear and tear over time. It is often subjected to heat, friction and contact from other moving parts of the engine. Read More»