My father owned an Audi 100 when I was a kid and one of my earliest memories is helping him wash and wax it on a Sunday morning. The two-tone …

Car troubles are always inconvenient and it only ever happens when you’re in a hurry. Relax, with a little help you can get rolling within minutes, and here’s how. Use …

I remember my grandfather teaching me to drive on the farm, he had a little VW Golf and my legs barely reached the pedals. My enthusiasm and raw excitement didn’t …

Car trouble can cause a ton of anxiety, breakdowns, broken schedules, and the possibility of a large workshop bill…all set off your internal alarm. In this post, I’ll restore calm …

Transmission oil mixing with coolant is a serious problem that needs immediate attention. If you’re lucky enough to catch this early, you can save yourself a ton of repair bills. …

Modern cars don’t need a ton of love but do need a little. Checking your engine oil level is one the most important maintenance tasks and without doubt one of …

No need to panic, we’ll get this sorted out. Car engine overheating is a common problem and most simply require topping up with coolant, but wow there… we’ll need to …

I love being a mechanic. When I was a young man with a ton of energy and no sense of direction, a wise man told me a secret – do …

Car engine failure is a horrible feeling, coasting to the side of the road, your heart sinks. The last time it happened to me I was almost home, just coasting …

Foot to floor and heart rate through the roof…why aren’t we stopping. No brakes even at low speeds can be alarming. Changing brake pads isn’t a difficult job but it …

A spongy brake pedal after a brake bleed is frustrating, but you’re in the right place, and we’ll get to the bottom of it in this post. The most common …

I know what it’s like when the job doesn’t go to plan; these little challenges are sent to test your will and resourcefulness. So far, you’re doing great; you haven’t …