Patrick, Author at Carnewscast

5 Minutes

Car Care Technical

Options To Consider When The Transmission Blows On Your Vehicle

Patrick May 12, 2021

The transmission system of your vehicle is a crucial component that assists your vehicle in shifting gears so that it can attain optimal performance. There are typically two types of vehicle transmission; manual transmission...

11 Minutes

How to Guides Technical

EGR Delete – What Is It And Should You Do It?

Patrick May 4, 2021

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is among the most important components in your car’s exhaust management system. It’s part of the reason that your car operates at its current fuel efficiency, and why...

7 Minutes

How to Guides

Brake and Light Inspections – What You Need to Know!

Patrick April 26, 2021 1 Comment

Have you ever had to have your car retitled for some reason? After a car is involved in a serious accident or after it has been stolen (and recovered), it is required by most...

8 Minutes

Car Care Technical

Too Much Transmission Fluid – Symptoms and Fixes

Patrick April 19, 2021

There are many critical fluids that help an automobile to keep functioning. From engine oil to windshield washing fluid, brake fluid to transmission fluid, it’s a veritable cocktail of liquids that keep all the...

6 Minutes

Technical

Brake Boosting Explained

Patrick April 19, 2021

When discussing racing with fellow motor enthusiasts, you will come across a curious expression that will get your grey matter going — “Brake Boosting.” What does this word mean? Is it simply how it...

9 Minutes

Technical

How Long Does an Alignment Take

Patrick April 12, 2021

To keep your car both safe and roadworthy, it sometimes has to undergo a wheel alignment. How often a wheel alignment is done depends on your vehicle and its condition, and whether or not...

7 Minutes

Technical

How Long Does it Take To Replace a Windshield?

Patrick April 7, 2021

Noticing a chip or crack in your car’s windshield is a frustrating experience. The presence of any such defect means it at least needs repair work, and quite possibly a total replacement. It can...

7 Minutes

Technical

Wheel Hop Explained and Steps for Fixing

Patrick April 7, 2021

Modern cars are complex machines, so healthy knowledge and experience is required to diagnose and fix their problems. The power output, efficiency, and electronics in a vehicle have increased in recent years with some...

6 Minutes

Technical

What is a DSG gearbox tune and is it worth it?

Patrick March 29, 2021 1 Comment

Automotive technology has progressed leaps and bounds in a couple of decades and the same can be said for the driver’s experience. Every component including the engine and transmission has become more powerful, efficient,...

5 Minutes

How to Guides

Aftermarket Sunroof – Everything you need to know!

Patrick March 29, 2021

Popping your head out the sunroof window and enjoying the breeze brushing through your hair and across your cheeks is one of the ultimate desires of any car owner. But not all car owners...