In this article you’ll find information about symptoms of a slipping clutch, what to do if you experience a slipping clutch and if it can be fixed. What does a clutch actually do? The clutch is a device that allows the transmission to disengage from the engine, allowing the car to change gears. Basically, there … Read more
A burning rubber smell coming from the vehicle can be particularly concerning especially when you do not know the source of it. Besides the obvious burning smell of rubber tyres, there are a lot of other components in a vehicle such as leaking oil or coolant, electrical shorts, etc that can result in a burning … Read more
Slow punctures are common but understandably more challenging to detect compared to a sudden puncture. In this article, we cover how to identify if you have a slow puncture, what causes it and how to repair a slow puncture. What is a slow puncture? Slow punctures are tiny, almost undetectable holes in a vehicle’s tyre … Read more
When your car engine overheats, it can cause damage to the engine and potentially lead to a breakdown. In this article, we cover what can cause an engine to overheat and what to do next. What causes the car engine to overheat? There are many potential causes for a car engine to overheat. One possibility … Read more
Just like we show ‘signs’ of sickness and ill health, a vehicle also shows signs and symptoms that there may be something wrong or out of the ordinary that needs attention. One peculiar but common sign of this is the smell of rotten eggs. The smell of “rotten eggs” is actually the odour of a sulphurous … Read more
A car can smoke for a number of reasons including a leaking oil pan gasket, bad PCV valve, or a clogged air filter. If there is smoke coming from a car, it is likely that there is a problem with the engine. The smoke could be caused by a number of things, such as an … Read more
The head gasket is a vital part of the engine and can be an expensive part to replace if it fails. In some cases, the repair and replacement are more than the value of the car which usually means it’s the end of the road for the vehicle. In the article, you’ll find signs to … Read more
Car is leaking fluid – what to do As a car owner, a puddle of strange liquid leaking from the car can be concerning. It’s not always cause for panic and if you do notice a liquid leaking from your car when parked, it is important to identify the source of the leak to determine … Read more
When it comes to supplying power to a car’s music system, headlights, and other electronics, one might assume it is just the battery that’s important. In reality, it’s the alternator that helps keep things running! In this article, you will find basic steps on how to change a faulty alternator. What does an alternator do? … Read more
What is an engine misfire? In an engine with ignition initiated via spark plugs, the mixture of fuel and air inside each cylinder is ignited by a spark from the spark plug. The resulting explosion drives the piston downward, turning the crankshaft and ultimately powering the vehicle’s wheels. A car misfire is when the engine … Read more