Maintenance
How to get your car ready for a self-drive holiday
A practical guide to tyres, brakes, oil, AC, and fault-finding before the car goes on holiday.
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Blog on car problems, maintenance, and optimization
Here you'll find articles and topics on the questions many car owners face day to day. The goal is to make it easier to understand the car, spot typical problems in time, and find the right solution when something needs looking at or fixing.
Car problems
Maintenance
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Knowledge for car owners
Guides that help you move forward when the car is acting up or needs better care
The content is based on the problems and questions we often encounter: check engine lights, worn brakes, service, inspection, DPF, turbo, chiptuning, and engine optimization. Each article aims to be easy to read, written in plain language, and help you move forward to the service that fits best.
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21 more guides on service, fault-finding, chiptuning, brakes, and inspection.
Maintenance
When should you change your car's oil?
A guide to service intervals, oil, and why regular maintenance matters more than many people think.
Brakes
How do you know if your brakes are worn?
A concrete look at sounds, vibrations, and other signs that the brakes should be checked.
Fault-finding
Why does the car lose power during acceleration?
An article on one of the most frustrating car problems and the causes that are often behind it.
Diagnostics
What does it mean when the check engine light comes on?
An explanation of what a check engine light can mean, and why it's rarely smart to just ignore it.
Turbo
Signs of a faulty turbo and what to look for
A practical guide to symptoms like lack of power, smoke, and whistling sounds from the engine area.
Chiptuning
What does chiptuning cost, and what do you get for it?
A customer-friendly rundown of price, expectations, and what actually matters before an optimization.
Fault-finding
When does a car need fault-finding?
For you who can feel something's wrong, but don't yet know if it's minor or the start of something bigger.
DPF
How to spot particulate filter problems in time
A great topic for diesel cars with a check engine light, power loss, or signs of clogging.
DPF
What is a DPF filter and why does it clog up?
A simple explanation of how the particulate filter works, and why some cars are more prone to problems than others.
AC service
When should you get AC service done on your car?
A classic question that especially comes up when the system stops cooling like it used to.
AC service
Why does the aircon smell bad in the car?
A helpful article on bad smells, moisture, and why cleaning or service is sometimes necessary.
Brakes
When should brake discs and pads be replaced?
A guide to wear, lifespan, and why it often pays to react before the problem grows bigger.
Service
What's the difference between a service check and a repair?
A useful topic for car owners who want to understand what's prevention, and what's an actual repair.
Engine problems
Why does the car smoke black, blue, or white?
An article that helps you understand what the smoke color can tell you about the engine and the next step.
Inspection
What does a pre-inspection check involve?
A great topic if you want to show up better prepared and reduce the risk of a failed inspection.
Inspection
How to prepare your car for inspection and avoid a failed test
A practical guide to the typical faults and what's often worth having checked before inspection.
Engine optimization
What is engine optimization, and is it the same as chiptuning?
A good place to start if you want to understand the difference between the terms before deciding.
Chiptuning
Stage 1, Stage 2, and eco-tuning — what's the difference?
An explanation of the most common types of tuning and who they typically suit best.
Chiptuning
Can chiptuning give better fuel economy?
A realistic question many people ask before deciding whether optimization makes sense for them at all.
Maintenance
The most common car problems in winter
What you should check before winter, and which problems most often hit cars in cold weather.