A clutch is one of those things that we know of and use regularly, but know little about. Life is littered with such devices. I’m writing this blog on a laptop, the inner workings of which leave me befuddled. I simply press a button which sets off a chain of events, and now I’m typing […]

Maintaining your car during a lockdown
The lockdown has us all a bit stir-crazy at the moment, so if you’re in need of a silver lining, consider this: NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) pollution, most of which comes from road transport and power plants, is significantly down globally, by…

Battery going flat? We’ll come to you for FREE!
Staying at home and only using your car for short drives to the shops is not a healthy environment for your car, especially the battery. We are noticing a sharp increase in battery related issues and I want to let you know that we are…

The Wonders of ABS Brakes
It’s one of those advances in technology that affects our
everyday life that we hardly ever think about. Before the introduction of ABS
(anti-lock braking system), braking wasn’t anywhere near as simple and
effective as it is today.
Prior…

Preparing your car for a road trip
In a country that sprawls for miles upon miles, from desert
to rainforest, sunburnt plains to foggy mountain peaks, the road trip has
become an adventure classic. We all feel its pull every now and again, but
there are several things we need…

Is your car’s air conditioner prepared to face the heat this Summer?
When summer hits in
Australia, we’re all grateful for a well-functioning car air conditioner!
It’s not only a matter of
convenience, but also safety, especially for little ones. So, with summer
almost upon us, it’s a good time to…

BEWARE! Buying Cars With The Servicing Included In The Purchase Price
What Is It?
It's called Pre-Paid Service and it's what BMW and other car manufacturers are now offering their customers when buying new cars. It's quite common these days when buying a new car that the servicing costs are included in the…