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»
The holiday season is ahead and you will be dreaming about pleasant trips into the countryside with your family aboard your trusty caravan. Now is the time for you to make sure that the vehicle is ready for these adventures, however as you don’t want to risk a breakdown during one of those getaways. In particular, you will need to look at the power system and the batteries to ensure that all is well. Read More»
A power steering pump is a crucial component in your vehicle that is responsible for ensuring fluid is directed from a reservoir and into the steering gear. The fluid helps in guaranteeing that adequate pressure from the steering gear is exerted to facilitate the turning of your vehicle’s wheels. Therefore, if there is something off-kilter with your power steering pump, it is important to urgently seek the services of a mechanic so that the issue is diagnosed and remedied before a more prominent problem arises. Read More»
