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Trucks are a big part of the community because they deliver a lot of the goods that we as consumers use on a daily basis. Trucks deliver consumables to supermarkets, parts to workshops, and many other valuable commodities to businesses. Consequently, they spend a lot of time on the roads which leads to the wear […]

It is a fun and exciting time when you look for a new car. There are so many choices and you have to determine what type of vehicle you want. Well, there are probably a lot of vehicles you want but you have to be realistic and find a vehicle that will make your life […]

While many people know how to drive a manual car, surprisingly, most of them don’t understand how a clutch really works. Of course, many people leave that up to the mechanic, but it helps to understand what signs to watch out for and also, how to know when you need a clutch replacement or repair. […]

Car Clutch Plate Burning Smell – Diagnosis And Causes Explained Whenever a driver uses the clutch, the contact with the pressure plate causes a small amount of deterioration and wear. When the clutch is used properly, this is just part of the normal wear and tear that comes with driving any vehicle. When the driver […]

What To Do If You Burn Your Clutch? At first when clutch plate wears out, you will get a burning smell – a distinctive one at that. This should prompt you immediately to take it to a certified and accredited RMI service centre first (or to your dealership, if your car has warranties etc. with […]

Brake Fluid Leak – Causes And Remedies Explained Brake fluid leaks may pose a little challenge sometimes. First, there could be more than one reason why the fluid in the master cylinder reservoir is low: You likely need to replace some worn out brake pads or shoes, or a worn out or damaged component is […]

Steel Brake Lines – What Makes Them Better? Your motorcycle needs to be durable and reliable in order for it to serve you for a long time. All parts should perform excellently to make sure that your life and the lives of the people who you will meet on the road will be safe. Regardless […]

Clutch Types – Differences Explained Clutches form the bond between getting the energy from all that internal combustion in the engine through to the transmission – and then finally out to the driven wheels. And with countless combinations of engine and transmission types scattered all over the automotive world, many different denominations of clutch exist […]

When you notice that there is something wrong with the brakes on your car, it is a good idea to get it checked. There are a number of signs that indicate that brakes are faulty and these include strange sounds like a whistle or a squeak, or strange feelings like spongy, hard, soft or sticky […]

The brakes are one of the most important parts on your car. Without it you wouldn’t be able to stop the car. It’s hard to imagine that when cars were first invented they had so few of the essential parts yet people drove them. It must also be remembered that back then there weren’t so […]

Why Does My Car Clutch Squeak? The clutch is a part of the car which is subjected to friction on a near constant basis which means that there are many ways in which it can wear out or become damaged. A clutch pedal should not emit any sound, so you should always be wary if […]

Brake Dust Covers – Benefits, Pros and Cons Whether you’re looking to purchase a high-end car or just really enjoy the look of chrome dubs and alloy mags, chances are you’ve heard the buzz about brake dust covers . Dust brake covers are plates, typically aluminum, sandwiched between the brake disc and rims — and […]

ABS Brake Types South Africa Anti-lock braking systems use different schemes depending on the type of brakes in use. We will refer to them by the number of channels — that is, how many valves that are individually controlled — and the number of speed sensors. ABS Brake Types South Africa: Four-channel, four-sensor ABS This […]