Simple Guide Tips and Tutorials Archive

Headlights need no introduction – they're the beams of light that makes sure you don't crash into a tree on a dark night! They aren't particularly complex but it's well worth knowing your way around them should you ever need to change a blown bulb. ...

They may only be small, but the brake pads provide a vital role! The braking system consists of hydraulically actuated pistons housed within metal (usually cast iron) calipers. ...

Battery replacement seldom causes issues, but you do need to be careful. Always disconnect the negative (-) black connection first, and refit it last – and always take care that no metal object bridges the two electrical contacts at any point. ...

The alternator generates electricity to maintain sufficient power in the battery to both start the vehicle and run the electrical components such as the lights, stereo, electric windows etc. In general they are very reliable, and trouble free. However, they can cause issues and may on occasion need...