Looking under the bonnet can be intimidating for many people because there are so many elements that they may be unsure of. So, it is not recommended that you begin prodding around in your engine bay, because this could certainly be dangerous. However, there are certain essentials that you should be au fait with, because these are items that should be checked regularly and topped up if necessary.
Whatever the time of year, but particularly in the winter, when it’s often dark, cold and wet, car problems can be stressful and an unnecessary cause for concern. However, in addition to the wise and responsible precaution of having it professionally serviced at least once a year, there are also simple things that you can do that will reduce the likelihood of your car letting you down just when you need it the most.
Despite opposition from some so called ‘environmental groups’ that are firmly against cars generally, and those that still incorporate a petrol or diesel engine in particular, owning a car brings with it many advantages, although, naturally, a high level of responsibility.
A remanufactured part is a used component, that was fitted to a car when it was originally made, but has been completely taken apart, cleaned and examined, and had any of its worn constituents replaced.
If you drive a car with a manual gearbox, every time you make a journey, you use the clutch, as it allows you to pull away smoothly from stationary and change gear as you drive, as well as stop without causing the engine to stall.
Travelling in a car is necessary for most dogs, but many of them can find it incredibly stressful.
Dogs can demonstrate this in a number of ways, including barking, whining, heavy panting, vomiting, or simply refusing to get into the car at all!
For reference, ADAS encompasses driver aids like windscreen wipers and headlights that come on automatically when it rains or as the light fades, ‘awareness’ functions like lane departure warning and blind spot detection, as well as ‘intervention’ features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and parking assistance.
It’s a worrying moment when you get into your car, turn the key and it doesn’t start. You may be trying to get somewhere in a hurry or just want to set off on your journey, but when you find yourself in this situation, what should you do?
The air that comes into the passenger compartment of your car through its various vents –particularly if it is equipped with air conditioning (AC) – needs to pass through a high quality filter, to not only maximise the performance of the whole ventilation system, but also to protect the occupants from harmful gases and airborne pollutants. As cars are typically equipped with several filters – for the engine oil, the fuel and the air that goes into the engine – this specific filter is called a cabin filter.
When driving almost anywhere within Europe, there’s a good chance that at some point you’ll encounter an animal inadvertently straying on to the road. Whereas in the city it’s probably more likely to be a domestic pet or perhaps, an urban fox, in the countryside there are a number of species that could find themselves on tarmac, rather than in the surrounding fields or forests.