Car battery: how to find the right one and replace it?
In modern cars, the car battery has an arduous task being indispensable for starting the car and supplying the electricity of several consumers. Although the battery charges when driving via the generator, it has...
Parking aid system: installation, retrofitting and tips for parking sensors!
Once a driver is used to the beeping sound when reversing into parking spaces, he doesn’t want to miss this feature for the world. The so-called parking aid system is one of the most...
Replacing a particulate filter: DIY guide and servicing tips
High-grade diesel particulate filters (DPF) are installed in all modern cars, and they ensure control over exhaust emissions. Over time this component wears out and can no longer adequately perform the filtering function. Herein...
How to replace V-belt in your car? – Replacement intervals and DIY guide
If the engine makes a nasty squeaking sound, it is generally the V-belt or its most modern form, the v-ribbed belt. It is important to check this wear part thoroughly. Otherwise it might rupture,...
DIY repair of aluminium wheel rims – How-to’s and tips!
A scratched, rusty or dented aluminium wheel rim has a very negative impact on the car's appearance, causing it to look untended and neglected. Aluminium is nevertheless a very pliable material when it comes...
The car clutch replacement – DIY guide, tips & tricks
The clutch is not a separate part, but a complex system responsible for the transmission of power between the engine and the gearbox, enabling gear shifting. Its life span strongly depends on the car...
How to change spark plugs easily – DIY manual
If the engine stalls and stutters, the first thing to check is the spark plugs. This common wear part, which can be easily found in the engine, causes such symptoms at the end of...
How to change your windscreen wipers – safety check, choice and DIY replacement
The windscreen wiper is an important feature of traffic safety. In certain weather conditions, functional wiper blades are indispensable. Meanwhile, they are permanently exposed to serious strain and wear.
This raises the question, how to...
DIY replacement of an oil filter – easy way to avoid mistakes!
Engine lubrication is very important. If the lubrication film is lost, the so-called piston seizure might occur. The used oil is not 100% pure and therefore needs filtering. This is where the oil filter...
Calculating the braking distance – what affects the braking distance?
The braking distance is an important value in road traffic and is defined as the necessary distance for a car to reduce its actual speed to the desired speed. The braking distance is often...
Brake discs and brake pads replacement – easy DIY manual
Brakes are the traditional wear parts of every car. Timely replacement is essential for road safety. Especially in older model ranges, with some expertise and skill you can replace the brake discs and brake...
Useful car interior tips for proper vehicle maintenance
If you love your car and you wish to maintain it as an object of value for years, you will need to regularly wash and polish it. While the car shines and sparkles on...
Replacing the air filter DIY – common facts and mistakes to avoid!
The air filter is a typical wear part in the car requiring periodical replacement. You can leave installation to a garage, though this is not necessary. After all, this task can be effortlessly performed...
