Changing an engine is often necessary when the mechanics of a car are suffering and the repairs are too heavy. You can then mandate a professional to restore your vehicle to its former glory. The operation is costly but has…
Author: Sylvester Johnis
Line-X: Making Your Vehicle Virtually Indestructible
Out of the several brands of spray-on coatings available on the market, Line-X is hands down the most durable solution. This thin coating is able to provide a flawless and virtually impenetrable shield around any vehicle. While initially marketed as…
Electric Vehicle – How Does It Work?
Electric vehicles also called EV are the ones that use one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. An electric car is any vehicle that is powered by a battery that has been charged by an external electricity…
How Far Away are We from Reliable Self-Driving Cars?
One of the biggest disappointments in recent times is that we still don’t have the reliable self-driving cars that were promised by sci-fi classics like The 5th Element, I, Robot and others. So, where are they? A decade into the…
The Solution to Combat Engine Fouling
Engine clogging is an unavoidable fact that causes multiple failures and breakdowns. Indeed, thermal engines have the peculiarity of operating thanks to an internal combustion phenomenon that causes many harmful waste products. If the car owner does not carry out…
The Usefulness of the Torque Wrench in the Automotive Industry
A torque wrench is a tool that is resolutely useful and indispensable for mechanical works. It is used to check the tightening torque of screws, nuts and bolts. For any tightening, there is an appropriate torque to be applied depending…
Understanding the Basics of Torque Tightening
Putting a wheel on a car is a common operation, but important for passenger safety. To ensure proper assembly, each bolt must be screwed in with a certain amount of torque, known as the “Torque Tightening”. In this post, we’ll…
Everything You Should Know About Second Hand Truck Tyres
A truck tyre is a tyre with extreme performance for professional use. It has been developed to meet the specific needs of the truck tyre industry. The truck tyre is mainly tubeless and radial, using the same technologies as those…
How to Maintain a Vinyl Car Wrap?
Everyone wanting to protect the paint job of their vehicles go vinyl. There’s nothing new to getting a car wrap – everyone knows how great they are! If you’ve just gotten one for your vehicle, you must be feeling relieved…
What Does Car Towing Involve
Despite all the practical maintenance tips you have read earlier, you find yourself stranded, immobilised on the side of the road. There is only one solution left: get a tow truck to tow your car to a mechanic. Here are…