Car theft is a persistent problem in Australia. Although not quite as many vehicles are stolen nowadays as there were in the 1990s after the opening of the eastern borders, the Australian Insurance Association estimates that the number of thefts of insured cars has remained very constant for 10 years. Australian Insurance Association estimates that the number of thefts of …
Throttle valve defective – symptoms and costs
What is a throttle valve? A throttle valve is a small component in the gasoline engines of vehicles. It sits in the intake manifold and is needed to regulate the air supply. Gasoline engines need a mixture of gasoline and air, which becomes ignitable in a certain ratio. The air required for this is captured from the environment by the …
Tie rod end worn out – symptoms and costs
What is a tie rod end and what is its function?
Ignition coil defective – causes, symptoms, costs
Function of an ignition coil The ignition coil is an extremely important component of the ignition system of vehicles with internal combustion engines. Its task is to generate the high voltage required to produce the ignition spark for the combustion engine. In general, the ignition coil design is identical for each vehicle. Inside are the coil with the primary winding, …
Save money when visiting the workshop – this is how the car repair becomes cheap
Most car owners have not exactly been happy about garage bills so far, and in many cases they are even nasty surprises. New vehicles are full of high-tech and therefore garage tinkerers no longer have many options here. A visit to the workshop is therefore often unavoidable and original parts are usually required. After all, whether it’s a rust bucket …
Lambda sensor defective – symptoms, causes and costs
What is a lambda sensor and what is it responsible for in my car? A lambda sensor compares the residual oxygen content in the exhaust gas with the oxygen content of the current atmospheric air. Hereby the combustion air ratio can be determined and thus adjusted. It is mainly responsible for catalytic exhaust gas purification and should help to use …
Starter Motor Defective – Causes, Symptoms and Costs
The starter motor, popularly known as the starter, is necessary to start internal combustion engines. If the starter has a defect, starting difficulties occur and, in the worst case, the vehicle will not start. In principle, starters are maintenance-free and designed for the entire service life of the engine. Nevertheless, parts of the small, powerful electric motor can fail, making …
Exhaust smoke – what does white, blue or black smoke mean for a motor vehicle?
For a long time, extreme clouds of exhaust fumes and heavy exhaust smoke were associated with the wonders of automotive progress. But nowadays, thanks to catalytic converters and particulate filters, you should ideally not be able to notice any exhaust fumes at all from your car’s exhaust. Thick clouds of smoke have become a rare phenomenon, but black, white or …
How to set up your own car workshop
The dream of your own hobby car workshop Fortunately, hobbies are also needed. They offer a balance to the stressful working day and help to find peace. Those who prefer to spend their free time productively and not, for example, with computer or board games, should think about a hobby workshop. It takes up a lot of space and can …
How to extend the life of your car.
No car is built to last forever. But if you pay attention to a few basic things, you can extend the life of your car. Extending the life of a car Whoever buys a new car usually wants to drive it as long as possible. After all, the expensive purchase should also be worthwhile. In Australia, vehicles are driven for …