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...
How to paint a car yourself – This is how it’s done!
Painting a car is a real art. Basically, having this job done costs several thousands of pounds. Depending on which car has to be painted and how much time it can take, you might...
Convertible top – Footloose and fancy free with a convertible!
The convertible (cabriolet) is a special type of car. Nothing compares to taking to the road with an open roof. Sun, fresh air and enjoying life go hand in hand in a convertible. 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...
Installing car alarm system – How to prevent car & spare parts theft!
During the 80s and especially the 90s, car theft was very common. There weren't as many cars as there are now. VIN switching of cars was relatively easy. Expensive radios and other parts were...
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...
LED Headlights – legal issues and useful tips for retrofitting
Nowadays, LED headlights are standard in many cars. They can be shaped more flexibly and have many other advantages. But this does not apply to older cars. But nevertheless, even if the manufacturer does...
Catalytic converter – maintenance tips for and frequent errors
For 30 years have catalytic converters been compulsory for reducing environmental pollution and converting of toxic exhaust gases into non-toxic substances. Normally, catalytic converters last as long as the car. Still, defects may occur....
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,...
Scrap or bargain? What you should consider when buying a used car
Buying a used car is a cheap and quick way to obtain a car. The offer is very plentiful, and so are the pitfalls. The danger is not really paying too much for your...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 power steering oil – Smooth driving with fresh steering fluid!
As a car user you are apt to know all about oil change although this generally applies to changing engine oil. A vehicle contains other liquids as well and their change should not be...
Replacing a car radio: this is how it works with installation and removal
Nowadays, a car radio is so much more than the old receiver with its two knobs. A modern car radio is expected to have many additional functions and comfort features. Original radios only partly...
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...
DIY car wrapping? No problems with our tips
Car wrapping is a popular alternative to painting. Possibilities vary, ranging from striking and sporty designs to advertising texts. With the proper preparation, you can also apply foil yourself. We show you what you...
Roof box – Practical upgrade for family cars!
Roof boxes were initially invented for transport of skiing equipment in a compact car. Over the last 25 years it has become a frequently used accessory especially in the winter season. Installation errors and...
