Contents – What is the service brake? – Service brake: main malfunctions “If you find yourself on a mountain descent, and the brakes are not obeying, you have a lot to worry about: explanations below. What is the…
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How Does Car Camber Work?
Contents – Car camber: definition and characteristics – How does car camber work? – Car camber: control, adjustment, and price The camber of a car is the angle that we choose to give to the wheel according to the ground….
Read MoreUnderstanding the Suspension Component of a Vehicle
Summary Suspension wishbone or suspension arm? Different types of suspension What maintenance for the suspension component of a car? Replacing the suspension The suspension wishbone is the component that connects the wheel hub to the frame of a vehicle. This…
Read MoreWhat is the Steering Ball Joint in a Car
Summary – Operation of the steering ball joint – Ball joint: what about its wear? – Checking your steering ball joint The steering ball joint connects the wheel to the end of each rack and pinion rod in your car’s…
Read MoreHow to Choose Car Tires
When the time has come for a new set of tires, drivers have specific needs based on their driving habits, the roads through which they travel more often, and the durability. What would you be looking for? The longest tread…
Read More5 Things to Know Before Opting for an Automatic Gearbox
Intro An automatic transmission is a transmission very commonly used in automobiles. It frees the driver from the management of gear shifting and the clutch. As its name implies, the automatic transmission must perform certain operations automatically, without the driver’s…
Read MoreWhat is Car Misalignment
A lack of alignment on a vehicle can sometimes lead to an accident. For the safety of all, it is essential to have the alignment checked regularly and corrected if necessary. What is Alignment Defect? The alignment defect is a…
Read More5 Braking Noises: What to Check
Brakes that squeak, whistle, grind, squeal, slam or growl… It’s rather unpleasant and especially not reassuring! If in 50% of cases these noises do not reveal any major problems or cause major breakdowns, it is very important, to eliminate any…
Read MoreAll About Wheel Alignment and Balancing
Once in a while, we need to go for car servicing and then we forget about it for at least three months; but did you know that your car’s tyres need a regular check or at least every week? If…
Read MoreUnderstanding wheel alignment and wheel balancing
Wheel alignment Wheel alignment is primordial to keep your car in good condition. A wrong alignment can send shocks everywhere in the vehicle. Greater shocks mean more friction and vibration of metals, rubber parts and other components in your car….
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