Auto Service Tips and Tricks for Women and Novices

Posted on: 20 July 2015

Whether you're going on a short campervan trip for the first time or you're a seasoned professional, it's vital for the enjoyment and success of your holiday that your campervan is a fully-functioning living space. When you're restricted to a small space for all your storage, cooking and sleeping requirements, it's easy for your campervan to fall into a state of disorganisation and untidiness within minutes. Let's look at some top tips for helping you to keep your campervan organised and tidy on your next great Australian holiday. [Read More]

Posted on: 2 July 2015

Air conditioning used to be considered a great luxury but can now be found in most vehicles. While it is generally not recommended for you to fiddle with the AC system yourself, you should know a bit about how it works as well as what issues you must be on the lookout for. Odd smells are caused by bacterial build-ups If the air conditioning system is not used frequently, or if the car becomes older, microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and mould may start growing behind the dashboard on the evaporator, causing some extremely unpleasant odours. [Read More]

Posted on: 10 March 2015

Your vehicle's automatic transmission system also referred to as an automatic gearbox is one of the many hydraulic systems in your vehicle. It serves to transfer engine power to the wheels. To maintain its effective functioning, it is important to have the system's transmission fluid analysed periodically to ascertain whether there is adequate fluid of proper quality available for your automatic transmission system to perform as appropriately. With car owners in mind, this article provides detailed steps typically employed by automatic transmission service companies to assess and carry out fluid change as far as automatic transmission systems are concerned. [Read More]

Posted on: 6 March 2015

A slipping transmission is more problematic for automatic cars than the manual ones and it usually signifies that extensive maintenance is required or that the transmission is facing imminent failure. Diagnosing this issue is difficult for drivers without mechanical skills or knowledge but there are common symptoms which point towards a transmission problem. These include delays during acceleration, difficulties in shifting the gears and strange burning smells. If you notice such anomalies in your vehicle, you should consult an auto technician for proper diagnosis and repairs. [Read More]