Hi! My name is Melinda, and I have been doing most of my own car maintenance of years. I've always been the person who talked to the mechanic when my husband and I take our cars in to be serviced. Over the years, I have noticed that many women shy away from repairing their own cars, and they may even be afraid to ask questions about the process. I have created this blog for women like that as well as for other novices. In it, I plan to post tips and tricks on everything related to repairing and maintaining your vehicle. If you have a question that you are afraid to ask, I hope you can find the answer here. Happy reading and happy driving!
Posted on: 5 November 2015
Driving in snowy or icy winter conditions can be tricky. If you live in an area that sees the temperatures dropping dramatically during the winter months, make sure you pay heed to these nine driving tips to avoid becoming involved in an accident. 1. Remove Snow If you've experienced snowfall over the night – or simply when you've left your car outside – clearing it off the windshield with a scraper might not be enough. [Read More]
Posted on: 20 July 2015
Whether you're going on a short campervan trip for the first time or you're a seasoned professional, it's vital for the enjoyment and success of your holiday that your campervan is a fully-functioning living space. When you're restricted to a small space for all your storage, cooking and sleeping requirements, it's easy for your campervan to fall into a state of disorganisation and untidiness within minutes. Let's look at some top tips for helping you to keep your campervan organised and tidy on your next great Australian holiday. [Read More]
Posted on: 2 July 2015
Air conditioning used to be considered a great luxury but can now be found in most vehicles. While it is generally not recommended for you to fiddle with the AC system yourself, you should know a bit about how it works as well as what issues you must be on the lookout for. Odd smells are caused by bacterial build-ups If the air conditioning system is not used frequently, or if the car becomes older, microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and mould may start growing behind the dashboard on the evaporator, causing some extremely unpleasant odours. [Read More]
Posted on: 10 March 2015
Your vehicle's automatic transmission system also referred to as an automatic gearbox is one of the many hydraulic systems in your vehicle. It serves to transfer engine power to the wheels. To maintain its effective functioning, it is important to have the system's transmission fluid analysed periodically to ascertain whether there is adequate fluid of proper quality available for your automatic transmission system to perform as appropriately. With car owners in mind, this article provides detailed steps typically employed by automatic transmission service companies to assess and carry out fluid change as far as automatic transmission systems are concerned. [Read More]