Automobile News

The Importance of Power Steering When driving, you will want the vehicle to be as efficient as possible. This also includes keeping the vehicle in great condition. If you notice an issue with how the vehicle handles, make sure to bring it in as soon as possible. One area to be aware of is the power steering on the vehicle. The power steering is a mechanism that helps you to steer and turn the vehicle more easily. Power steering is a common feature in nearly every modern vehicle produced today. The power steering pump works on a special steering fluid, similar to other fluids that are used to operate vehicles such as transmission fluid. If you notice that a fluid will need to be topped off more often than it should, bring the vehicle in. This could indicate that there is a leak somewhere in the system. Having the leak fixed can help prevent the chance of an unexpected breakdown. What is the Power Steering Fluid? Power steering fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid designe...

I have put the wrong fuel in my vehicle, what do I do? Firstly don’t start the vehicle. If you’re at a petrol station forecourt you’ll find the staff are normally sympathetic to your situation as they will have seen this on many occasions. You may even get a push off the pumps into a parking bay! The next thing is to establish if there is a company who can attend your vehicle and remove the fuel without recovering you to a garage. This type of mobile service can be researched from your phone and a good provider should be able to attend within 90 minutes. Can I drive the vehicle? Do not drive the car. By running the engine, or driving the vehicle, the incorrect fuel penetrates further into the vehicles fuel delivery system and associated ancillaries. The bottom line is you may make it a certain amount of miles down the road in a mis-fuelled diesel vehicle, however, a petrol vehicle is unlikely to run for more than a few seconds. Can I turn the engine on? The sam...

Are the number of keys on your keychain ruining your ignition? This is one of the most common questions we get asked! Most people today own multiple sets of keys for their vehicles, properties, storage facilities, bottle openers and even small flashlights etc, and instead of placing them on separate keychains they are often placed in one ‘safe’ spot – the keychain holder. It’s the obvious thing to do if you have a tendency to lose keys, but what you may not know is the damage that is being done to your vehicle’s ignition system. A heavy keychain can place significant pressure on the ignition switch and can cause it to fail, which then will not start the vehicle. What damage does a heavy keychain cause to a car? When the weight of the keychain hangs, gravity continues to do its work and pull down. The ignition has to handle the weight when the car is at rest, while making turns, riding over bumps and going uphill. All this extra force continues to wear ou...