Summary: What is paintless dent removal? Step 1: Clear access to the rear of the dent Step 2: Heat the area to be repaired Step 3: Push the bump outwards Step 4: Reassemble all interior components In a parking lot,…
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Never Miss Out Brake Repairs!
Contents – Disc brakes and drum brakes – Brake wear: symptoms, causes and solutions – Regular overhaul of the braking system – Brake overhaul price – DIY: simple diagnosis but complicated maintenance Just like shocks or clutches, brakes are important…
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5 Tips to Make Road-tripping in a Caravan Easier
Tip Nº 1: Meal Prep. Meal Prep. Meal Prep. Picture this. You woke up at dawn to watch the sunrise, grabbed a sandwich, got on your bike and explored the area. Or! You’ve put on your running shoes and gone…
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A Guide to Understanding Automotive Mechanics
Summary: 1. Powertrain: engine characteristics 2. Difference between the internal combustion engine and electric motor 3. Car transmission: types of gearboxes 4. Brake components 5. Vehicle steering: power-assisted, electric, hydraulic… 6. Undercarriages: suspension elements The automobile is present at every…
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How to Better Adapt Your Choice of MPV
Among the different body types, some are more designed to comfortably carry a maximum number of passengers and objects, such as the MPV and station wagon, while others are more suitable for single people or couples without children, especially the…
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How Do You Mount a Tire?
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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