Aurelie Auto

If you are a professional mechanic, then you always want to be sure that you give your customers the best quality service at the lowest possible price. This means that whatever parts are needed in order for you to be able to fix your car, you need to be able to find affordable prices for your customers. They are already paying you for your labor, and so adding expensive parts on top of their bill will just cause them an even bigger hassle. Because you care about your customers and you want them to return to you whenever they need help with their cars, it is essential that you do whatever you can in order to provide them with the … Read the rest

Bull’s eye or partial bull’s eye-this is the most common type of rock chip and is marked by one separated cone on the outer layer of the class. It can result in a dark circle at the impact point, looking like a bull’s eye. They are repairable if the diameter is no larger than an inch.
Combination chip-this is one that has multiple characteristics, which can include cracks that come from the damage, a star inside the bull’s eye, or a short or long crack. If the diameter of the body is not exceeding two inches it can be repaired. The diameter does not include the legs.
Star chip-with this type of damage it can show a series of legs … Read the rest

• Engine Temperature Warning light – this symbol looks like a sailboat in wavy waters. When this warning light turns on it means that your engine is overheating. There is a possibility that the lubrication and oil system is not functioning properly. The lubrication prevents friction and it helps to cool the engine down during use.
• Tyre Pressure Warning Light – this symbol looks like an exclamation mark inside a bowl with grips. When this light comes on you need to urgently check the tyre pressure before you destroy your tyres and the axle of your car. The pressure might not be so low but you never know when you are dealing with a complete flat on the highway.
• Oil Pressure

The fluid needs to be checked often because of the ability it has to absorb moisture. Excess moisture and alien liquid deteriorates the brake fluid by corroding it. Excess moisture can come from the atmosphere. The liquid that gets drawn into the fluid will also affect the boiling point which is vital for proper braking. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius whereas clean fluid boils at 230 degrees Celsius. Vaporisation needs to be avoided in the hydraulic system as it is compressible therefore affecting the car’s ability to stop.

At times, the fluid can also contain copper. Copper is likely to release patina, which is a corrosive substance that eats away at metal. Mechanics can test if there is copper … Read the rest

The more you use the braking system, the hotter the pads will get as friction causes heat. The high temperature also decreases the performance because of a term called brake fade. The driver will also have to apply the pedal much sooner so that he brakes on time to avoid collision.

A common term for this in the vehicle industry is brake fade. This means that when the pads reach a high temperature, the binding agents or resins that are used to bind the compounds together convert to gas which could cause the pads to slide uncontrollably. This is usually something that happens once or twice and usually settles itself.

Did you know that brake fluid could also damage and … Read the rest