Category: Car Repair

https://youtu.be/3nV1XSbePT4 What is an engine mount? The engine mounts also know as motor mounts are a rubber bush located between steel brackets mounted to the engine block and engine cross member. They can be filled with an oil type liquid to help with noise and vibration levels inside the cabin. When an engine mount fails, […]

What is a cooling fan? A cooling fan is a supporting component in your car’s cooling system. The fan draws air through the radiator when the fan is engaged, drawing heat out of the hot coolant circulating through the radiator. Older models may have a mechanical cooling fan driven by the drive belt while most […]

What is a fuel pump? In the days before fuel injection, the fuel pump was a mechanical component located in the engine bay which often used the movement of the engine itself to pull fuel from the tank to the carburettor. With the advancements in electronic fuel injection and electronic engine management, the fuel pump […]

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 […]

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