Author Archives: The Mechanical Mum

Timing Belts

So here it is, the dreaded TIMING BELT. Whenever we speak to customers and tell them that their timing belt is due, you can almost see their hearts drop. Well, it’s either that, or they have no idea what we are talking about. What is a Timing Belt? So let me give you some basicContinue reading “Timing Belts”

Diesel Cars

Hi everyone, sorry it’s been so long since I have written a post. We have been flat out at work and with kids on school holidays. So now I have the kids back at school, I have a few minutes to sit and write. It has taken me some time to think of a topicContinue reading “Diesel Cars”

Tyres

How has everyone been? It has been crazy over here for the last couple of weeks. Between school speech nights and Christmas parties I haven’t had 2 seconds to sit down and write. So now that that’s all over and we are about to finish up for the year, I thought I might touch onContinue reading “Tyres”

Brakes

Hi, its only me again. It continues to amaze me just how many topics I think of for the blog each week. So many, in fact, that I have to ask our secretary Amanda which one she thinks is the best to go with! As I am try to keep things fairly simple, and justContinue reading “Brakes”

Air Conditioning

So leading on from last weeks blog, and considering here in Perth Western Australia, we are about to head into summer, I thought I would have a bit of a chat about car’s air conditioning systems. Filter Linking into last weeks discussion about filters, one of the most common reasons the air con doesn’t workContinue reading “Air Conditioning”

Filters

So how is everyone enjoying the blog? Do you feel a little more confident about taking your car to your mechanic? I hope so! So today I wanted to explain a little about filters. I am sure everyone at some point has been rung by their mechanic and asked for permission to change this filter,Continue reading “Filters”

Car Servicing

So firstly I would love to thank everyone who read my blog last week, it has blown me away just how many of you did and think this is a great idea. To those who have taken the extra step and have shared and subscribed I am truly grateful! Today I would wanted to startContinue reading “Car Servicing”