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An automotive-focused blog to help you solve all the little mechanical problems of everyday life. My experience as a mechanic at your service.
Sports car: how to make a wise choice?
Are you passionate about high-end vehicles? To discover new sensations and get your adrenaline pumping, it's time to opt for a sports car. Since there are a multitude of models on the automotive market, you will have to keep...
Why have your vehicle serviced regularly?
MT: Vehicle maintenance, why is it essential? MD: Have you obtained your driver's license and do you plan to use a vehicle regularly? For this, you must also carry out the maintenance of the latter. Driving is taking responsibility...
Whistling car brake
Hearing noises coming from your car is never pleasant, it can even be either worrying or uncomfortable and make the use of your vehicle complicated ... This article is going to dwell on a singular noise that certainly owes you. ..
Car speed that does not pass, what to do?
It is not uncommon to have little hassles with your car, however some problems are more serious than others and will impact you more or less strongly, especially your wallet ... There is one that leaves little doubt when to its interpretation, no longer ...
The windows of my car are squeaking, what should I do?
Cars bring their share of little hassles, whether they are suspicious noises, smells, smoke, feelings of discomfort, it is rare to go more than a year without having a surprise coming from your car. Fortunately, most of the time it's nothing ...
Freezing car lock, what to do?
Winter is coming and the temperatures are negative too, if you don't have the chance to let your car sleep in it, you will certainly need in the morning to thaw the windows of the latter ... However, there is another less problem. running but ...
Grazing car
We continue our series of articles on small mechanical problems that can affect a car. Today we will focus on an engine problem, namely a car that grazes. This is a fairly common problem, especially for older vehicles that ...
Why does my car no longer start?
Having your own car has become a definite advantage, even if the concentration of population in cities and the development of public transport continue to increase, for a good part of the population you are still obliged to use a vehicle. ...
Why is my car shaking at 130 km / h
You may not be a professional car mechanic, but you can tell when something is wrong with your car. This is a very good thing, to make your vehicle last over time, and to avoid unforeseen expenses in ...
Why is my new car battery discharging?
Electricity ... A field that few master and which seems far too technical for most of us. As soon as we have a problem concerning electronics or electricity, we are generally panicked and we do not feel able to manage it ourselves. Fortunately...
Bad smelling car heater
A car is supposed to be a little haven of peace and allow us to enjoy everyday journeys in a comfortable way, unfortunately these machines are complex and regularly have small breakdowns which spoil our experience and our serenity ...
Car that smokes black and grazes, what to do?
It is not always easy to identify mechanical problems on a vehicle, the engines are more and more complex, more and more loaded with electronics and making a diagnosis often requires a few years of mechanical experience. Fortunately...
Squeaky car shock absorber?
Hearing strange noises from your car is always a little scary. However, with age the mechanisms and various gears of a car naturally take play and it is normal for your car to make some noise over the years ....
Partakus: what is this platform for?
Over the years, many platforms have emerged to make it easier for mechanics, especially for the purchase of spare parts. Among these is Partakus, an online shopping and sales site. Find out here everything you need to know about ...
Why is my car belt whistling?
Hearing abnormal noises coming from your car is never reassuring, especially when they come from your engine block. A car that makes noise is okay, the engines are noisy, and there are so many parts on modern cars ...
Cold white smoking car
We have all heard at least once about a dead head gasket, a cloud of white smoke that would herald an incurable failure on the way ... Fortunately, this is very rarely the case, and notice smoke is not always serious. We're going...
White smoky car at start
We have all heard at least once about a dead head gasket, a cloud of white smoke that would herald an imminent death of the engine of his car ... However, we should not always be alarmed, some fumes are less serious than others. We go...
Hissing car ventilation
If you have ambient noise concerns with your vehicle and they become so prevalent that you can no longer carry out your journeys with peace of mind, it's time to take action and sort it out before you go crazy! We will be interested ...
My car door seal sticks
The more modern the cars, the less noisy they are, the more comfortable they are, however for owners of vehicles that are a few years old, it happens that over time some parts start to deteriorate or to function abnormally. No...
The window of my Volkswagen Polo does not go up
Electronics, what a great invention, we are delighted when it works but it unfortunately happens too often that it gets us more trouble than anything else. It makes our life easier for sure, but when it comes to repairing it is always more complicated and ...
Hot start car
If you have trouble starting your vehicle, you are right to worry about it, in fact, being stranded after taking a short break is never pleasant. And we tend to always imagine the worst when we start to have ...
Water going into the car clio 2
If after severe bad weather or just because of winter-related humidity you notice that water is entering your Renault Clio 2, you have come to the right page. You will be surprised to learn that this problem happens to many ...
Car that heats up very quickly
Even people who have little or no knowledge of mechanics are able to interpret certain signals emitted by their vehicle. One of the only indicators that most of us have a minimum of control over is engine temperature. Indeed, an engine ...
How to organize a garage from home to car workshop?
If you have a handy hand and have a home garage with the right setup, you can effortlessly transform it into an auto shop for your repairs and maintenance. This will give you the opportunity to ...
Car that has trouble starting when it's cold
With the winter lasts, it's one of the concerns that we all have to face at least once in our life, low temperatures and engines do not mix well. In this article, we are going to try to help you understand why your car has trouble ...
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