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Find all the topics you might be interested in related to your car in one place. Find out how to properly maintain your vehicle, what certain lights signal in your vehicle, tips and tricks, expert advice and much more.
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28/03/2023

Winter is a special time of year for drivers. Severe weather, snowy roads, low temperatures, problems with the firing of the car in the morning, frozen windscreens, tires for winter – these are just some of the problems that await car owner.

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24/06/2021

Torsional vibration dampers (TVDs) reduce vibrations in the crankshaft to ensure the belt runs smoothly. This makes for a more comfortable ride and at the same time prolongs the service life of belt drive components.

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25/04/2017

It’s getting hotter and hotter outside and it looks like the right time to have your annual air-conditioning system check-up. One of the most important things to remember about is to have the AC system checked for leaks and, if necessary, refilled with the cooling agent.

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01/12/2016

In most cases, caring about your car is a recipe for its long, failure-free operation. Every driver should remember at least about regular checks and replacement of operating fluids and elements which wear out in daily driving.

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01/12/2016

There is nothing worse than a dead battery on a winter morning. You are already late for work, and the car just won’t start. How to deal with it? Can the battery be charged in the car and if yes, then how? We explain basic rules and debunk myths. Also, we advise how to effectively and, above all, safely charge the battery.

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01/12/2016

Oil in the engine is like blood in the human body. It plays a key role. Without it, the propulsion unit is unable to work properly. Too much oil is inadvisable, whereas too little of it may lead to failure. So, how much oil should you pour into the engine? How important is its role in the car and does it wear out?

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30/11/2016

There is probably a driver who prefer to drive in winter conditions. Mud, constant moisture traps in the form of slush, ice and hidden under the snow defects in the surface – this is the reality with which all car owners are struggling through the winter months. It is also particularly difficult for tires, which in winter they require far more attention.

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30/11/2016

With the winter season involves the prospect of replacement tires, long queues in the workshops and the problems associated with the storage of summer tires, etc.. It seems that the way out of this situation are the tires year-round.

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