Hello, my name is Tony. For many years, I only drove petrol cars. When I made the switch to diesel, I was pleased with the improved fuel economy. I cover a lot of miles when I work, so I soon saw the benefit of those extra dollars in my bank account. However, I did make a silly mistake. When refuelling my car, I filled the tank with petrol rather than diesel. Thankfully, I realised before starting the engine, so I was able to call a special auto service company who came out to drain the tank. Thankfully, there was no lasting damage. This blog contains information about everything I have learnt about diesel cars.
Posted on: 16 May 2017
Some car owners make the mistake of believing that the only time they need to take their vehicle to an auto garage is when it has developed a fault. The rest of the time, these car owners drive their cars without bothering to inspect the tyres, change the oil or inspect the spark plugs. The only action these drivers perform on any regular basis is refuelling it at a gas station. [Read More]
Posted on: 8 May 2017
Most people don't understand what the purpose of a differential is, or even if they have one. Unless you're looking at a vehicle designed for off-road use, manufacturers don't tend to talk about the differential when they're trying to make sales, but that doesn't mean it isn't a very important component. What you need to remember is that wheels actually spin at slightly different speeds. The job of the differential is to distribute the torque created by your engine between two parallel wheels. [Read More]
Posted on: 27 February 2017
Some individuals will only visit an auto repair station when their cars break down. You can minimise your visits to an auto repair shop by learning a few basic tips that can be done from home. These troubleshooting and repair activities can be done at different intervals as instructed by a professional mechanic. Frequent repairs from home will help in reducing the risk of complex problems that would otherwise result in large repair fees. [Read More]
Posted on: 27 February 2017
Taking good care of your engine is one of the many ways to ensure the long life of your car. The engine is the lifeline your vehicle; you can keep it running efficiently and save money on repair costs by carrying out proper engine maintenance and attending to engine repairs as soon as possible. However, the first step to achieving all this is locating a good engine repair shop. Here are some of the critical qualities to look out for in an engine repair shop. [Read More]