Unless you’re passionate about cars, it’s common for most of us to miss minor issues with ourvehicles until they’re staring us in the face. Without knowing the ins and outs of a vehicle, It can be difficult to spot the complications that’ll hinder your safety whilst driving. This is especially true if you’re unsure of…
Having a durable set of tyres that can reliably take you from point A to point B safely, should be high on any motorists priority list. There are many types of tyres on the market, each offering features that make them better suited to different driving environments. In this article, we’ll take you through a…
When getting ready for a trip, it’s common for most people to over pack planning, taking the ‘just incases’ a little too far. How often have you gone away and realised you only end up using 50% of the clothes you brought along? Overloading your car is a very dangerous, so next time you’re heading…
Hopefully, our previous article provided the necessary information on how to keep your tyres in great condition. But when should you be replacing them? And what are the signs that can help spell it out? It can be difficult to know when a tyre is on its way out and unfortunately no matter how well…
When it comes to servicing your car, having a basic understanding of what work is to be carried out will help you make sure that the work has been done correctly. Read through this article and keep the following things in mind when your car is being serviced. Keep a list of the work Making…
Detailing your engine may not be something you’re familiar with. Often buried in with other service work, it can seem like a large task. However, if done right the process can be fairly simple and we feel that the benefits are worth the effort. A clean engine bay will improve the lifespan of your engine…
A huge congratulations to our very own Marcin Chilpala for winning Auto-Mechanik of the year 2018! Pictured on the right Part of Automechanika 2018, the Garage of the Year awards ceremony featured 5 other award categories and was held at the Director’s lounge of Aston-Villa Football Club. With a special guest appearance from Fuzz Townshend,…
When it comes to shampooing your car, most motorists will pick up whatever car shampoo comes to hand the easiest at their local supermarket. As car experts, we come into contact with a wide range of shampoo brands and products that claim to be the best car shampoo in the market. So the question is,…
The role of the head gasket is to keep the coolant and oil out of the combustion chamber to maintain correct pressure and contain exhaust gasses, thus improving engine efficiency. Typically sitting between your engine block and cylinder head,the head gasket seals the combustion chamber. Driving with a blown head gasket can cause serious problems…
On the 20th of May, new regulations will come into force that will see new categories, from minor to dangerous, applied to vehicles during their MOT tests. This comes after an EU directive aiming to ensure that all cars meet their Roadworthiness Package standards and could potentially affect thousands of drivers across the UK. Cars,…