Buying a second car, going on vacation by plane or train, wanting to start a car collection: these are just some of the reasons why you may need to keep your vehicle idle for a long time. To avoid the…
Author: Sylvester Johnis
5 Sworn Enemies of Your Car
Variations in temperature, bad weather, dust, dirt, damaged roads: these are all difficult conditions that put your car to the test every day! A large number of external parameters can significantly accelerate the general wear and tear of your vehicle.…
How to Change Car Wiper Blades
Summary – Step 1: Look for signs of wear and tear – Step 2: Choose the right time to change your wipers – Step 3: Choose the right model – Step 4: Disassemble the worn blades – Step 5: Install…
Freezing Weather and Vehicle: 6 Things to Avoid!
It’s very, very cold, and your vehicle is sleeping outside? When the temperature drops below -5°C, certain gestures should be avoided. 1. Do not apply the handbrake. You park your car in front of your house as you do every…
5 Common Car Breakdowns Easy to Avoid
Falling out of order remains the most universal of motorists’ phobias. While some breakdowns can occur and immobilize your vehicle without warning, there are nevertheless warning signs indicating a mechanical weakness. There are three reflexes to prevent breakdowns: visual inspection…
How to Differentiate From Two-Wheel-Drive (2WD), Four-Wheel Drive (4WD), and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles
Shopping for a new vehicle can be a confusing exercise. From advanced driver assistance systems to integrated hands-free technologies, there are many things to consider, especially if you’re leaving your comfort zone and testing vehicles in a different class than…
3 Easy Steps to Test a Car Battery
Summary – Step 1: Test the battery charge – Step 2: Test battery voltage – Step 3: Check the colour of the caps It can be useful to know how to test a battery. This test gives you information about…
What Are the Symptoms of a Bad Starter
Summary – Starter function – Starter malfunctions – Starter: what about its maintenance? The starter allows the magic ignition key or the engine’s card and remote control to start. Think that cranking was the predominant method of starting the engine…
How to Test a Car Starter
Summary – How a starter works – Step 1: Identify symptoms of starter failure – Step 2: Check the battery – Step 3: Check the solenoid power supply – Step 4: Check the main power supply to the starter motor.…
Why Does Your Turbo Whistle
Summary – Origins of the turbo whistle – Whistling turbo: useful recommendations – Whistling turbo: low mileage breakdowns Turbocharger hissing can be a warning sign that the turbocharger may break; however, a turbo always makes a hissing sound, more or…