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Keep your car running smoothly in the winter months.

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It is always recommended that before changing the season, you must take your car for a health check-up to the trusted service centre. Following are the major key points you need to concern about. Warming up your car You must warm up your vehicle during the winters before you start moving. In contrast, it is right that the mechanical elements inside have evolved greatly and is not at risk of facing any problems that older cars tend to have. However, most mechanics still recommend warming up the car before you start driving. Overall, warming up your car assures that the engine oil present inside covers every corner and nook of the engine. Hence once you start to move, the engine's insides are thoroughly lubricated. This reduces the levels of wear and tear in the engine. The best practice is to let your car warm up for around 2-4 minutes before moving.  Battery health Summer heat is the biggest enemy of your car battery's, and it is a well-established fact. If the battery power is

The Most Common Volkswagen Repairs

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Volkswagen has been a long-standing pioneer of German engineering for everyday use. As the European alternative to affordable Asian vehicles such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, it has emerged as one of the world's best-selling car manufacturers.  The brand has enjoyed a prolonged reputation of being a manufacturer of trustworthy cars with a lot of quality. While there are minor blips, such as the emissions scandal in 2015, they are still highly renowned for producing every day, family cars.   It's easy to get accustomed to all the technology and features each model offers, and tends to suit most budgetary options. However, specific Volkswagen models have also raised maintenance and safety concerns over time. The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta and its myriad of transmission problems is one such guilty model.   With a lot of experience on what issues arise in a Volkswagen, and what repairs are common, we've compiled this list. If you're looking to buy a Volkswagen, or you want to g

The Most Common Issues with Toyotas and How to Get Them Fixed

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It's no secret that the world loves a good Toyota. From their sedans, to their ever-popular SUVs, Toyota is a best-seller in a plethora of countries. Boasting a high resale value, their cars have championed reliability.   Like other Japanese car brands, they're relatively easy to maintain. They're also highly regarded in terms of value. However, the brand isn't perfect. A browse through the plethora of Toyota owner forums online will reveal that many issues persist with specific models.  We decided to research and find out what some of the most common issues are. Various Toyota owners have reported the following problems. As a neat bonus, we're also offering solutions for each of these problems.    Is Toyota really that reliable?  Toyotas are as reliable as they are widely believed to be. They've consistently ranked in a plethora of reliability indexes that are made for all major car brands. One such measure called ReliabilityIndex has Toyota on a high ranking.