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 …

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 ignitab…

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 combusti…

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 th…

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 …

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 maintenanc…

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 exha…

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 b…

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 purcha…

Change air filter – causes, intervals and costs

Ambient air is needed for combustion to take place in diesel and gasoline engines. To prevent dirt from getting into the oil and combustion chambers, however, it must be filtered. For this reason, the…

What is a V-belt?

Known in common parlance as a V-belt, today’s cars, however, generally use V-ribbed belts, due in no small part to its optimized shape, because while a V-belt usually has a smooth surface, a V-ribbed belt has ribs running lengthwi…

As soon as the cold season sets in, the negative influences on a motor vehicle increase. Above all, salt and grit damage the bodywork, but frost also takes its toll on the car. In addition, there is an increased risk of accidents, which is why many …

The rights of claims settlement in the event of an accident that was not the fault of the victim are clearly regulated. Anyone who is involved in an accident through no fault of their own is entitled to a number of rights as the injured party. Which…

What is an EGR valve?

The abbreviation EGR stands for exhaust gas recirculation. The EGR valve is a very important component of this device, which serves to reduce the temperature of the exhaust gases produced during the combustion of fuel in the e…

Sooner or later, every car owner is confronted with the fate that their car no longer functions satisfactorily. Defects accumulate, increasingly frequent defects cost money and even the cost of wearing parts eventually becomes too high. With increas…

What is a shock absorber on a car?

The shock absorber, also called vibration damper, absorbs shocks and vibrations transmitted from the road surface to the vehicle. The structure of a shock absorber is quickly explained. It consists of a cylinder a…

What is a turbocharger?

The turbocharger is also known as the exhaust gas turbocharger or ATL for short. This is an optional assembly within an internal combustion engine that serves to increase the power and efficiency of the engine. The working p…

The summer is coming and Western Australian invites you to drive again. Now that the roads are passable again and the rims are not dirty after every short kilometer drive, it is time to get your wheel covers out of the garage again. Freshly cleaned …

The auto clutch is an indispensable link between the engine and transmission. Without this important component, you would neither be able to start, nor to engage the various gears. But unfortunately, the clutch is one of the car parts that, dependin…

Owning a car doesn’t just mean independence, freedom and driving pleasure. A car also brings with it one or two obligations. In addition to the insurance and motor vehicle taxes that you have to pay, a vehicle also needs some care. That starts with …

What is a cylinder head gasket?

The cylinder head gasket is a part of the combustion engine of vehicles. It is used to seal the combustion chamber from the cooling circuit and the engine oil lines. The gasket is installed between the cylinder head …

Very often vehicles can be scrap due to total loss, due to accidents or due to age. Many would like to dispose of the car, but the costs incurred are shied away. The proper disposal of a passenger car here is actually associated with costs. If vehic…

The range of different car exchanges is huge. Accordingly, most used vehicles can also be found on the net. In this way, potential customers can quickly and easily get an overview of the current situation on the used car market in order to find the …

In spring and autumn, the wheels of a car must be changed. Drivers often refer to this as a tire change. But what is actually meant is a wheel change. Changing a wheel and changing a tire are two different tasks, both of which should be performed at…