Regularly changing the brake fluid in your car allows safe brake operation and can also save money. Brake fluid transfers the pressure you apply of the brake pedal to the brakes at the wheels of your car.
Cleaning the Engine Bay ... Engine bay cleaning should only be done when engine is cool so not to cause damage to high temperature engine components and risks of personal injury.
The Electronic Fuel Injection system fitted to most modern vehicles combines sophisticated computer controls with a high pressure fuel delivery system to provide optimum power and fuel efficiency. The system is controlled by an electronic control uni
New Car Franchise Dealerships do not have a monopoly on manufacturers “Log Book” Servicing. They cannot suggest that your statutory rights to a warranty are void, simply because the vehicle is serviced outside of their dealer network.
Most common power steering systems use an engine driven hydraulic pump with a hydraulic assisted power steering rack or box.
More recent advances include remote electric pressure pumps and four wheel hydraulic steering systems.
Cooling system protection is one of the least understood aspects of vehicle maintenance. It is also one of the most critical if an engine is to provide long-term trouble-free operation.
A car service comprises three main components.
Safety Inspection
Preventative maintenance for reliability and cost saving
Oil and filter change
- "How often should my car be serviced?" & "Advantages of Regular Services?"
The suspension system is an essential part of a vehicle. Their main purpose is to keep your tyres in contact with the road and carry loads safely. Good suspension provides predictable handling and a smooth ride, while minimising tyre wear.
The Steering and Driveshaft mechanism on most modern cars have a number of protective rubber boots designed to keep moisture and dirt from damaging vital components.
Sometimes called a camshaft drive belt or cam belt:it is a reinforced, toothed rubber belt used in the engines of about 70% of today’s cars. It is propelled by the engine crankshaft and drives the camshaft which in turn opens the valves of the engine
Tyre inspection ... Check for cuts and bulges on a regular basis. They are visual proof of internal damage and have the potential to become extremely dangerous.
Every time your car is serviced the engine oil is changed, but there are other oils in your car which should be changed periodically.
"WHAT ARE THESE OTHER OILS?"
"WHY CHANGE THESE OILS?"
"HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE OIL BE CHANGED?" are answered.
