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If you asked any EV owner to list some potential updates they’d appreciate, you’d better bet at least some, if not most, would say they wish for their car to either have more range, charge more quickly, or both. Thanks to Tesla’s free over-the-air software updates, such requests can actually be granted. Tesla just recently […]

Tesla celebrates 10 years of Supercharging. The company recently released a tweet that highlights how the network expanded over the years. The first stations were installed in September 2012 to support the market launch of the Tesla Model S (see Supercharger Event video below). Supercharging at 90 kW, and later at up to 120 kW […]

What is Coolant? Coolant is antifreeze that has been mixed with water to protect the vehicle. Coolant keeps the engine at a safe operating temperature while also ensuring that it doesn’t freeze.  To make most coolants, you mix the antifreeze mixture with equal parts of water. While water will cool the engine by itself, it […]

The most common causes include leaking seals, mechanical damage, worn-out transmission fluid or inadequate transmission fluid level, but we must examine what “acting funny” means when referring to one’s transmission before recommending a course of action. Do any of the following symptoms seem familiar to you? Slipping When an automatic transmission seems to slip in […]

When is the right time to change your engine coolant? For some vehicles, you’re advised to change the coolant every 30,000 miles. For others, changing it isn’t even on the maintenance schedule. For example, Hyundai says the coolant in the engine (what many refer to as “antifreeze”) in most of its models should be replaced after the […]

When an engine has too little oil, bad things can happen: Friction between moving parts increases, the engine may run hotter and, worst case, moving parts seize when they become starved for lubrication. Bad things also can happen when there’s too much oil. Overfilling with oil can cause foaming, which turns a slippery lubricant into a sudsy […]

Is your car’s AC system in need of repairs? If your car’s AC system hasn’t been up to scratch recently, there may be a failed part such as the compressor. As the only moving component aside from the TX valve, the compressor is more vulnerable to wear and tear. It is also the most important […]

Vehicles’ vital fluids normally perform two important functions: lubricating and cleaning. As the fluid circulates through the parts, it gathers the dirt and metal shavings that can accumulate over time. If you’re lucky, this debris will settle on the bottom of the pan or housing and not circulate through the system. That’s why some auto […]

An accident is a worst-case scenario for anyone involved. Whether it is fender-bender, head-on collision, sideswiped, rear-ended, or crashed into, the plight of the car leaves one devastated. We can help you restore your car back to its original condition. Our Panel beaters repair and replace motor vehicle bodywork which has been damaged in an […]

[ad_1] Ever since Dan O’Dowd started a campaign against Elon Musk related to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta technology, Tesla fans and owners have been putting together videos to try to show the public how the technology actually performs in the real world. The video above comes to us from AI DRIVR, who’s been beta-testing FSD […]