Tire mounting is a professional’s business. This is not the same as changing a wheel, but mounting a new tire on a rim. The mounting of a tire must be carried out by a professional equipped with the specific equipment….
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How Do Gearboxes Work? (Part 1)
Contents – What Is a Gearbox? – What Is the Role of the Gearbox? – Characteristics of the Different Types of Gearboxes – How Do the Gearboxes Work? Automobiles are equipped with gearboxes to make the most of torque efficiency…
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Ever Wonder If Your Vehicle Has a Misalignment Issue?
Summary – What is misalignment? – Parallelism defect: causes and symptoms – Consequences of a lack of parallelism – Parallelism error: adjustments to be made A misalignment on a vehicle can sometimes be the cause of an accident. For everyone’s…
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Automotive Equipment: What Is the Wheel Balancer Used For
Summary – Wheel balancer: what is it used for– Principle of wheel balancing– Wheel Balancers: machines and prices In a car workshop, the wheel balancer is as important and complementary garage equipment as the tire machine. Let’s take a look…
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The Electric Car and Ecology (Part 2)
In the recent post The Electric Car and Ecology (Part 1) the following topics were covered: The Light Vehicle Market and the Electric Vehicle Electric Vehicles: What Are They Made of and How Do They Work? The Price of an…
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Why Buy a 4×4 (Part 2)
You have liked reading part 1 of the post on Why Buy a 4×4. You will now discover even more ideas in this second part. Summary of Part 1: The 4×4: a military all-terrain vehicle A brief history: Military Origins…
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Why Buy a 4×4 (Part 1)
The 4×4 or all-terrain vehicle is a type of vehicle theoretically capable of moving anywhere and not only on roads. For this purpose, all its wheels are driven and the ground clearance of its bodywork is raised. A military vehicle…
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What You Should Know Before Buying a Hybrid Vehicle
Hybrid is derived from the Latin word “hybridia” which means: “composed of two elements of different nature”. With this in mind, the hybrid engine is equipped with two alternative drive systems: an electric motor and an internal combustion engine (petrol…
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When Should You Replace the Timing Belt of Your Vehicle
The timing belt of a car is a mechanical part that plays a vital role in the operation of the engine. When this part is worn out, it should be changed to prevent considerable damage to the engine. It is…
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How to Successfully Repair a Gearbox
Repairing a gearbox is a high-tech operation using specific tools and is therefore reserved for experienced specialists. However, in 2 cases that can be identified by specific symptoms, you can intervene by yourself and avoid significant costs. We will go…
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