Your car’s brakes are complex pieces of machinery that use many different parts, and the calipers are particularly important. When your brake pedal is depressed, it is the job of the calipers to slow the vehicle’s wheels by creating friction against the rotors. That makes the brake calipers vital to safe driving.
A worn or damaged caliper will inhibit your braking ability, but this change often takes place too gradually for drivers to notice. Read More»
If you have recently reversed into a lighting pole or other obstacle, you may have damaged the plastic bumper on your car. If you have the right tools, it may be possible to remove the dent from your plastic bumper yourself. Below is a guide to DIY bumper repair.
Prepared the Water
You will need a pan of boiling water, a pan of cold water and a plunger. Fill the two pans with water and bring one to the boil. Read More»
Car batteries can die for a myriad of reasons –– general neglect, regular wear, old age, engine left on and much more. If car batteries are dead while you’re in your garage, you simply need to get them fixed at a mechanic without much trouble. But the real problem arises when car batteries die while you’re driving on a major highway or on country roads with no surrounding civilisation. Follow these speedy plans to retain composure when car batteries die in the middle of nowhere. Read More»
Although motorists do not typically spend time being concerned with their vehicle’s differential a they would with the engine or the battery, it is still an important component. The differential functions to split the torque provided by the engine into two ways. This splitting of the torque is what enables your car’s wheels to rotate at different speeds. The differential is typically not problematic. However, when it does start to malfunction, it is best to seek diff repairs before the problem escalates. Read More»
When it comes to car servicing, some motorists make the mistake assumption that it is only necessary for fixing defects that their vehicle may have acquired. When it comes to the maintenance of the said vehicle, they will engage in minor practices such as ensuring fluid levels are checked and changing out the oil. However, treating your vehicle in this way will only function to depreciating its value much faster than normal. Read More»
