After a long day at work, you finally get into your car to leave the office. However, before you can drive even a metre away, someone flags you down, signalling that there’s something wrong with your vehicle. When you get out to check, you discover a dark puddle underneath your car. Of course, it’s only…
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It can be dangerous to drive a vehicle with an oil leak—not only for you but also for other people on the road. Remember that once oil reaches a specific temperature, it can become flammable. Consequently, the engine and other parts of your vehicle will get extremely hot, which may result in a car fire.…
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You may have heard about your vehicle’s diesel particulate filter, or DPF, before. If you haven’t, then allow us to give you a quick rundown on the function of this vital component: Almost all diesel cars nowadays are required to have a DPF installed. Why? Well, because without it, the soot that is produced as…
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You may have never even heard of the term ‘diesel particulate filter’ before today. However, chances are that if you’re the proud owner of a diesel-powered European vehicle, then you most definitely have one sitting in your car at this very moment. Needless to say, as it is with most other parts of your automobile,…
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Unsurprisingly, the condition of your brakes can have a significant impact on the safety of your vehicle. As the sole components responsible for bringing your vehicle to a halt on the road, having faulty, worn or unresponsive brakes can really put you, your passengers, and even other drivers around you in the danger zone. Now,…
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Are you familiar with your vehicle’s alternator? Well, unlike the more well-known components in your vehicle, the alternator is something that many vehicle owners are unaware of. Regardless of this however, it plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, comfortable and functional driving experience. That’s why it’s so important to know exactly how it…
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