A car repair shop, also known as a “garage”, is a structure that deals with the routine maintenance and repair of cars. These repairs are mainly mechanical and bodywork, often combined with other services. What services can you find in…
Category: Auto Repair
All About Winter Tires In France
Understanding what a winter tire does not seem complicated at first. Winter tires are tires designed for winter conditions. CQFD. The answer is in the name. So that’s it, curtains, so shall we stop there? It would be a shame…
Gearbox Whistling: Warning Signs of Imminent Failure!
A whistling gearbox is a sign of impending failure. The main parts are no longer protected and start to clash and wear. We recommend that you contact a professional quickly to check the quality of the oil and the…
Is An Engine Overhaul Necessary Before Leaving On A Trip?
Going on vacation with your own car is a highly efficient concept. Indeed, it allows you to do without the constraints related to public transportation (schedules and comfort). However, in addition to the usual preparations, special attention must be paid…
Towing Costs: Who Should Pay?
Many things can go wrong while you are driving your car. Sometimes the vehicle is involved in accidents or breakdowns that leave it at a standstill. A towing will then have to be done to an auto garage for repair.…
5 Steps to Change a Rack Bellows
Contents Step 1: Identify the problem Step 2: Prepare your vehicle to access the bellows Step 3: Remove the steering knuckle and rack and pinion bellows Step 4: Install the new rack and pinion bellows Step 5: Continue reassembly…
Your Car Won’t Start? Check the Immobilizer
Contents Immobilizer: working principle Immobilizer: when your car won’t start Immobilizer: foolproof system? As its name indicates, the immobilizer blocks the starting of a vehicle in the absence of authentication of the start key. Let’s see how it works…
What Are Supercapacitors Used for in Cars
Contents – Supercapacitor: functioning – Advantages of the supercapacitor – Applications of the supercapacitor in the automobile The supercapacitor (or supercapacitor) is a device that replaces the battery for starting and supplementing energy. How and why should you use this…
Best Tips on Troubleshooting an Idle Speed Control Valve
Here you will find helpful information and valuable tips on idle speed control/idle speed actuator in a vehicle. The idle speed control ensures that the engine’s idle speed remains constant at all load conditions. This post tells you how the…
Why Resurface Your Car’s Cylinder Head
The repair of a car engine can incur significant costs: pistons, crankshaft, cylinder head… For the latter, the cylinder head, an operation can save it: it is the cylinder head resurfacing. What is it exactly? What is the use of…