Category: Car tips and tricks

Car not cool enough anymore? Keep calm and recharge your air conditioning unit. Of the many luxuries offered by modern cars, air conditioning is perhaps the one that makes …

With constantly fluctuating oil prices, knowing your fuel economy has never been more essential. There are lots of things to consider when buying a new car. What is the …

Knowing how to tow a car can help you out of some tough situations, but it isn’t as simple as you might think It’s a situation we never want …

Many drivers used to face the situation when the engine was impossible to start because of a dead battery. This often happens when it’s freezing cold  outside or, for …

Don’t go wrong when choosing a car Decide whether you want to buy a new car or a used one.Factors to consider: your budget, the vehicle’s condition, whether you …

Simple methods by AUTODOC Carry out a visual inspection If there’s corrosion on the battery terminals, clean it off with a wire brush and apply copper grease. If you …

Consider your child’s age and weight. These factors determine which group you need. There are 5 main groups of child safety seats: Group 0 Age: up to 6 months. Weight: …

What happens if your transmission overheats? Fluid oxidation. Oxidised transmission fluid can no longer provide the proper level of lubrication, anti-wear, anti-seize and antioxidant properties, and so can’t protect …

Park your car on an even surface. Turn off the engine and wait 10–15 minutes. This is the time required for the oil to settle into the oil pan. …

Engine fails to start.After several unsuccessful attempts to start a car with a discharged battery, spark plugs can be flooded with petrol. If this happens, they’ll need to be …

An ignition system is responsible for starting the engine. Its main components are a battery, ignition switch, electronic control unit, ignition coils, high tension leads, and spark or glow …

Wash the headlamps. Purpose: to remove dust and dirt from the surface of the headlights. Never clean the headlamp lens with a dry cloth; you may scratch the surface. …

If you want to be sure you can start the engine of your car regardless of the weather, you need to keep the battery in a good working condition. …