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Mar
25

A Brief Guide to Car Repair

Posted In: Car Care, Car tips, Maintenance by qwcdirect

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Cars break down every once in a while therefore it is important to know how to repair them without the help of your mechanic. One of the repair jobs that you need to know about is how to replace your rear brake pads. You have to know the appropriate time to replace them to prevent the discs from getting damaged.

Radiator leaks are common and it is possible to repair the problem yourself. The first thing you need to do is find out the source of the leak by looking at the bottom of the reservoir, drain valve and radiator hoses. Once you have located the leak, determine how severe it is and then use a stop leak product.

When there is a problem with your air brakes, inspect the break system to determine the exact location of the problem. Make sure you adjust your compressor belt if it is loose and then check if the problem is as a result of icy conditions.

Feb
18

Choose the right car polish

Posted In: Car Polish, Maintenance by Car Care

car polishChoosing the right car polish is very important if you want your car to display that elegant look and feel. It also becomes very handy when you want your car to be in like-new condition. You car is more than often bombarded by rain, dust particles, mud and various other contaminants.

Car polishing can be done in two ways: hand-polishing and machine polishing. If you feel that your car does not require removal of deeper surface blots, then it is better to opt for hand car polishing.

There are many individuals who recommend the use of terry cloth towel applicator to apply car polish. In the recent times, the best method of car polish application is a high-quality foam applicator. These car polishes are not only easy to use but also deliver great value for price. Applying the right polish to your car would ensure that your car reflects grandeur down the years.

Feb
12

maintenanceAn emergency might arise anytime in the middle of the road and you might not know how to change the tyre! It might not be as tough as you might presume if you simply follow this guide.

Firstly make sure that you have parked you car in a safer area away from the busy road. After turning the engine off, you put the car in first gear mode.

Get all the tools ready at hand that includes a spare tyre, a jack and wheel wrench.
Next, use the wheel wrench to remove the plastic wheel cover.

Now you must loosen the wheel nuts. If it is hard then take help of the handle of the wheel wrench or metal tube.

The vehicle’s handbook will guide you to place the jack correctly and then carefully lift the car up.

Remove the wheel nuts and replace the punctured tyre with the spare tyre.

Follow this by tightening the wheel nuts, lowering the car off the jack and tightening the nuts all over again. Finally put the plastic cover on the wheel and hit the road.