Why Trailer Bearings Fail and How to Avoid The Situation

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If you've ever had to deal with a failed trailer bearing, you'll want to ensure that it never happens again. After all, in the worst-case scenario, such a failure could lead to the loss of a wheel, with significant consequences. Yet, why should the bearing fail in the first place, and what can you do to avoid a recurrence? How Bearings Work A wheel bearing is designed to cope with tremendous radial and thrust loads while dealing with high levels of friction.

22 April 2022

Key Signs That a Car's AC System Needs Recharging

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When it feels sweltering outside but cool and breezy inside your vehicle, you should thank the air conditioning system. The AC's primary function is to keep your car's cabin as comfortable as possible all year round, regardless of the prevailing climate. However, optimal performance is only possible with proper AC system maintenance. That said, the more you use a car AC, the faster the refrigerant diminishes, causing inefficiencies in the system.

15 February 2022

What to Do if Your Braking System Takes You on a Wild Ride

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Does your car want to take you somewhere you don't want to go? In other words, does the steering tend to pull to one side so that the vehicle veers off in a certain direction when you place your foot on the brake pedal? If so, this can be disconcerting, and you'll want to understand why it is happening and put a stop to it. What could be going wrong in this situation?

7 December 2021

Reasons You May Have Trouble Starting Your Car

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Getting in your car and driving off should be an easy and straightforward process. You just need to push the clutch pedal all the way down to the floor (if you drive a manual car), press on the brake pedal, put the key in the ignition, and turn it. When you are ready to start moving, take your foot off the brakes and slowly remove your foot from the clutch. However, you may have trouble starting your car, which is a common problem.

12 October 2021

3 Signs That Your Vehicle's Oil Cooler Will Need Repairs

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An oil cooler helps to cool the oil in the engine, keeping your vehicle running smoothly. If this system fails, it can result in a lot of damage and, particularly, engine failure. The good news is that an oil cooler can serve you for a long time if you regularly maintain your vehicle. However, there are instances when damage to the oil cooler is inevitable. When this happens, you should be keen to notice warning signs that the oil cooler is about to fail.

13 August 2021

Is Your Car Not Starting? 3 Things That Might Be Causing the Problem

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Many things can go wrong when your car fails to start. You can miss out on a crucial meeting, skip a doctor's appointment or get your kids late to school. Having an idea of what could be wrong gives you control of the situation and enables you to take the necessary action. Whether this issue has happened to you before or not, learn the reasons behind it. Learn some possible reasons why your car might fail to start and why it needs car service.

28 June 2021

What May Cause Your Car's Engine to Overheat?

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Almost every part of your car can malfunction and cause trouble. Consequently, it's difficult to come up with an exhaustive list of car problems that you may face throughout the life of your car. However, it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the most common problems that car mechanics see every day when clients bring in their cars for repair service.  An overheating engine is one of the most dreadful and worrisome car repair issues that you may have.

29 April 2021